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How to get fromSkipton to Conistonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Skipton to Coniston by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Windermere to Conistontaxi taxi
    3h 4m
    £49–78

  2. Drive  63.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skipton to Conistoncar car 63.9 mi
    1h 23m
    £16–23

  3. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carnforthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus bus 555 / ...
    5h 1m
    £21–31

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  • Distance: 84.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Skipton, England and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Skipton to Coniston. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, then take the taxi to Coniston. Alternatively, you can take a train from Skipton to The Crown via Carnforth, Railway Station, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 5h 1m.

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