What is the cheapest way to get from Skipton Station to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Skipton Station to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skipton Station to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Skipton Station to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton Station station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 4 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Ilkley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Skipton Station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Skipton Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Skipton Station and Edinburgh is 188 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.

How do I travel from Skipton Station to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Skipton Station to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Skipton Station to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Skipton Station to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skipton Station to Edinburgh bus from?

Skipton Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skipton Station to Edinburgh train from?

Skipton Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.

Train, bus or fly from Skipton Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Skipton Station to Edinburgh is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 6h 21m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Skipton Station to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Skipton Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Skipton Station to Edinburgh train arrive?

Skipton Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Skipton Station to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton Station to Edinburgh is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Skipton Station to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Skipton Station to Edinburgh?

Book your Skipton Station to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2857+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

How to get fromSkipton Station to Edinburgh

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Skipton Station to Edinburgh 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 Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 58m
£65–125
Drive 178.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Skipton Station to Edinburghcar 178.1 mi
3h 30m
£44–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
7h 28m
£58–93
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 21m
£66–194
Train
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain Skipton - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 29m
£84–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ilkley Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 43m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
7h 24m
£77–203

Skipton Station to Edinburgh by train

55Weekly Trains

3h 58mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Skipton Station to Edinburgh.

Launch map view

Distance: 186.8 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Skipton Station, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Skipton to Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.