What is the cheapest way to get from Kings Cross to Skipton?

The cheapest way to get from Kings Cross to Skipton is to bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kings Cross to Skipton?

The fastest way to get from Kings Cross to Skipton is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 6m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Kings Cross and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Kings Cross to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Finchley Road / O2 Centre and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Kings Cross and Skipton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Skipton. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Kings Cross to Skipton?

The distance between Kings Cross and Skipton is 212 miles. The road distance is 214.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kings Cross to Skipton without a car?

The best way to get from Kings Cross to Skipton without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 6m and costs £70 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Kings Cross to Skipton?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Kings Cross to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kings Cross to Skipton bus from?

Kings Cross to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Kings Cross to Skipton train from?

Kings Cross to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Kings Cross to Skipton?

The best way to get from Kings Cross to Skipton is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 6m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 6h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £250 - £650 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Kings Cross to Skipton bus arrive?

Kings Cross to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Kings Cross to Skipton train arrive?

Kings Cross to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Kings Cross to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Kings Cross to Skipton is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Kings Cross to Skipton.

How do I get a train ticket from Kings Cross to Skipton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kings Cross to Skipton?

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Kings Cross to Skipton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
3h 6m
£73–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84
6h 46m
£29–57
Drive 213.3 mi
1. Drive from Kings Cross to Skiptoncar 213.3 mi
4h
£52–75
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 47m
£93–349
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Skiptontrain London Kings Cross - Skipton
3h 13m
£70–110
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
3. Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
5h 18m
£103–158
Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
7h 19m
£251–626
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 16m
£106–388

Kings Cross to Skipton by train

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Distance: 210.8 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Kings Cross, Greater London, England and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from King's Cross to Skipton via Leeds in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Market Place via Finchley Road station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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