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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Skipton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Skipton is to drive which takes 4h and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Skipton. However, there are services departing from South Methven Street and arriving at Market Place via Park and Ride, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Skipton via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Perth to Skipton?

The distance between Perth and Skipton is 251 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Skipton without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Perth to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Skipton bus from?

Perth to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park and Ride station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Skipton train from?

Perth to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Skipton?

The best way to get from Perth to Skipton is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Perth to Skipton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Perth to Skipton train arrive?

Perth to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Skipton is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Perth to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1402+ hotels available in Skipton.

Perth to Skipton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
5h 58m
£76–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
9h 22m
£32–54
Drive 219.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Skiptoncar 219.6 mi
4h
£55–79
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
7h 8m
£78–172
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
6h 24m
£64–146
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
6h 27m
£67–134

Perth to Skipton by train and foot

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Perth to Skipton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Park and Ride to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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