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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Helmsley is to bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Helmsley is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Helmsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton to Helmsley. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Market Place via Ilkley Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Helmsley?

No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Helmsley. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Malton via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Skipton to Helmsley?

The distance between Skipton and Helmsley is 89 miles. The road distance is 54 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Helmsley without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Skipton to Helmsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Helmsley bus from?

Skipton to Helmsley bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Helmsley train from?

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

Train or bus from Skipton to Helmsley?

The best way to get from Skipton to Helmsley is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Skipton to Helmsley bus arrive?

Skipton to Helmsley bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Station Avenue.

Where does the Skipton to Helmsley train arrive?

Skipton to Helmsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Skipton to Helmsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Helmsley is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Skipton to Helmsley.

Where can I stay near Helmsley?

There are 830+ hotels available in Helmsley.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain Skipton - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Maltontrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
2h 39m
£92–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ilkley Bus Station to Station Avenuebus 74
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
5h 19m
£8–9
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
3h 24m
£19–36
Drive 53.7 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Helmsleycar 53.7 mi
1h 8m
£14–20
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Skipton to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
4h 20m

Skipton to Helmsley by train and bus

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 88 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Helmsley via Leeds and Malton in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Market Place via Ilkley Bus Station and Station Avenue in around 5h 19m.

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