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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Ilkley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Skipton 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 to Edinburgh?

The distance between Skipton and Edinburgh is 188 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Skipton to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skipton to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Skipton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Skipton to Edinburgh is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 6h 21m, you could also bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Skipton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skipton to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skipton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Edinburgh is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Skipton to Edinburgh.

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

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

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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
£52–107
Bus
cheapest
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 30m
£26–40
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
£52–85
Drive 178 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Edinburghcar 178 mi
3h 29m
£45–64
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 21m
£81–171
Train
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain Skipton - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 29m
£84–166
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
£79–192

Skipton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 186.8 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

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

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