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

The cheapest way to get from Rothbury to Skipton is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothbury to Skipton is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rothbury and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Rothbury to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Blaxter Cottages and arriving at Market Place via John Dobson Street, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Rothbury and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Rothbury to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Morpeth and arriving at Skipton via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Rothbury to Skipton?

The distance between Rothbury and Skipton is 164 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rothbury to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Rothbury to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rothbury to Skipton bus from?

Rothbury to Skipton bus services, operated by Peter Hogg of Jedburgh, depart from Blaxter Cottages station.

Where do I catch the Rothbury to Skipton train from?

Rothbury to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Rothbury to Skipton?

The best way to get from Rothbury to Skipton is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Rothbury to Skipton bus arrive?

Rothbury to Skipton bus services, operated by Peter Hogg of Jedburgh, arrive at Eldon Square Bus Station.

Where does the Rothbury to Skipton train arrive?

Rothbury to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Rothbury to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothbury to Skipton is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Rothbury to Skipton.

Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1430+ hotels available in Skipton.

Rothbury to Skipton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 60 bus, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rothbury to Skipton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
3h 23m
£87–158
Drive 118 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rothbury to Skiptoncar 118 mi
2h 27m
£29–42
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Morpeth to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
4h 31m
£108–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blaxter Cottages to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84
6h 1m

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Distance: 163.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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 23m. 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, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 6h 1m.

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