What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Skipton Station?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Skipton Station is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Skipton Station?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Skipton Station is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Skipton Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Skipton Station station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Arrive via Asda, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Skipton Station?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Skipton Station. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Skipton via Sheffield and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Leicester to Skipton Station?

The distance between Leicester and Skipton Station is 129 miles. The road distance is 118.8 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Skipton Station without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Skipton Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £55 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Skipton Station?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Leicester to Skipton Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Skipton Station bus from?

Leicester to Skipton Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Skipton Station train from?

Leicester to Skipton Station train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Skipton Station?

The best way to get from Leicester to Skipton Station is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Leicester to Skipton Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Skipton Station train arrive?

Leicester to Skipton Station train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Skipton Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Skipton Station is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Leicester to Skipton Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Skipton Station?

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Where can I stay near Skipton Station?

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Leicester to Skipton Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Skipton Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
2h 54m
£57–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84
5h 30m
£17–27
Drive 118.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Skipton Stationcar 118.1 mi
2h 20m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
4h 40m
£53–84

Leicester to Skipton Station by train

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.4 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Skipton Station, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Skipton via Sheffield and Leeds in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Skipton Station via M&S, Asda, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, Ilkley Bus Station, and Bus Station Arrive in around 5h 30m.

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