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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Skipton is to drive which costs £95 - £140 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Skipton is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Skipton via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Penzance to Skipton?

The distance between Penzance and Skipton is 436 miles. The road distance is 389.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs £180 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Skipton?

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Penzance to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Skipton train from?

Penzance to Skipton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.

Where does the Penzance to Skipton train arrive?

Penzance to Skipton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Skipton is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Penzance to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1390+ hotels available in Skipton.

Penzance to Skipton - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Penzance to Skipton by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Leedstrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
8h 42m
£187–278
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NQY - LBA
9h 8m
£83–237
Drive 387.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Skiptoncar 387.1 mi
6h 52m
£96–138
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 45m
£90–247
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
9h 24m
£181–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
13h 26m
£165–281
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
10h 19m
£103–284

Penzance to Skipton by train

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8h 42mAverage Duration

£187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433 mi
Duration: 8h 42m

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You can take a train from Penzance to Skipton via Leeds in around 8h 42m.

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