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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Skiptonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    4h 12m
    £84–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicesterbus bus Uk900
    2. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk002 / ...
    9h 19m
    £32–53

  3. Drive 250.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Skiptoncar car 250.5 mi
    4h 31m
    £61–88

  4. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LGW - LBA
    5h 43m
    £71–121

  5. Bus via Milton Keynes

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    11h 11m
    £52–121

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    6h 19m
    £110–348

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    6h 48m
    £118–387

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    6h 51m
    £139–298

Gatwick Airport to Skipton by train

Calendar236Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Skipton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Market Place via Leicester, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 9h 19m.

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