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How to get fromSkipton to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Lancaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 27m
    £66–112

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Stationbus bus M6
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus bus 4X
    8h 52m
    £37–61

  3. Drive  158.7 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Holyheadcar car 158.7 mi
    2h 54m
    £40–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 41m
    £61–111

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Earlestowntrain train Leeds - Chester
    2. Take the train from Earlestown to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    7h 11m
    £52–91

Skipton to Holyhead by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Skipton, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Skipton to Holyhead via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 27m.

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