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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Skipton is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Skipton is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station Stand 5 via Heathrow Terminal 5, Bradford Interchange Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Skipton via Paddington, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Reading to Skipton?

The distance between Reading and Skipton is 251 miles. The road distance is 214.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Skipton without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 21m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Reading to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Skipton bus from?

Reading to Skipton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Skipton train from?

Reading to Skipton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Skipton?

The best way to get from Reading to Skipton is to train via London which takes 4h 21m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Reading to Skipton bus arrive?

Reading to Skipton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Skipton train arrive?

Reading to Skipton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Skipton is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Reading to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
4h 21m
£85–161
Drive 212.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Skiptoncar 212.8 mi
4h 7m
£53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Street N2bus 801
8h 44m
£60–91
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 41m
£92–325
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
4h 30m
£95–151
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 38m
£113–250
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 11m
£98–383
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 8m
£134–318

Reading to Skipton by train and subway

236Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Skipton.

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Distance: 249.2 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Skipton via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station Stand 5 via Heathrow Terminal 5, Nelson Street N2, Bradford Interchange Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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