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How to get fromRothbury to Skiptonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rothbury to Skipton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Morpeth

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train Leeds - Skipton / ...
    3h 25m
    £79–140

  2. Drive  118 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rothbury to Skiptoncar car 118 mi
    2h 27m
    £30–43

  3. Train, line 60 bus

    1. Take the train from Morpeth to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus 60 / ...
    4h 38m
    £91–130

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    3h 32m
    £83–150

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blaxter Cottages to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Ilkley Bus Stationbus bus X84 / ...
    6h 36m

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  • Distance: 163.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rothbury to Skipton via Morpeth, Newcastle, and Leeds in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rothbury to Market Place via Blaxter Cottages, Eldon Square Bus Station, John Dobson Street, Leeds City Bus Station, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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