There are 5 ways to get from Skipton to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain
5h 41m£61–111Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Stationbus M6
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Printworksbus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Hill Street Car Parkbus 4X
8h 46m£37–56Drive 158.7 mi
- Drive from Skipton to Holyheadcar 158.7 mi
2h 54m£40–57Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
6h 6m£61–107Train #2
- Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Earlestowntrain Leeds - Chester
- Take the train from Earlestown to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
7h 13m£52–91
Skipton to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Holyhead is to bus and train which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Skipton to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Holyhead via Leeds and Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Skipton and Holyhead is 193 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.
The best way to get from Skipton to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Skipton to Holyhead, including transfers.
Skipton to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
Skipton to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Holyhead is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Skipton to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Skipton, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Skipton to Holyhead via Leeds and Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Skipton to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Skipton to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Hebden Bridge to Earlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Skipton to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Skipton to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Earlestown to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Printworks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Hill Street Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
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