What is the cheapest way to get from London to Skipton?

The cheapest way to get from London to Skipton is to bus and line 60 bus which costs £24 - £100 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Skipton?

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

Is there a direct bus between London and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bus Station Stand 5 via Leeds City Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between London 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 London to Skipton?

The distance between London and Skipton is 212 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.

How do I travel from London to Skipton without a car?

The best way to get from London 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 London to Skipton?

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

Where do I catch the London to Skipton bus from?

London to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Skipton train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Skipton?

The best way to get from London to Skipton is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 6m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs £24 - £100 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the London to Skipton bus arrive?

London to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the London to Skipton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Skipton is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from London to Skipton.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Skipton?

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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London to Skipton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, car

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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
£74–107
Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
7h 36m
£24–99
Drive 214.2 mi
1. Drive from London to Skiptoncar 214.2 mi
4h 3m
£53–77
Fly 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 5m
£94–325
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Skiptontrain London Kings Cross - Skipton
3h 13m
£70–110
Fly 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
5h 39m
£102–374

London to Skipton by train

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Distance: 210.8 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between 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 bus from London Victoria to Bus Station Stand 5 via Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 7h 36m.

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