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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Idle is to line 66 bus and line 60 bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Idle is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £80 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Idle?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton station to Idle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Fourlands Drive via Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Idle?

No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Idle. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Apperley Bridge via Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Skipton to Idle?

The distance between Skipton and Idle is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Idle without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £6 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Skipton to Idle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Idle bus from?

Skipton to Idle bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station Stand 5.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Idle train from?

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

Train or bus from Skipton to Idle?

The best way to get from Skipton to Idle is to train which takes 54 min and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and line 60 bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the Skipton to Idle bus arrive?

Skipton to Idle bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Keighley Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Skipton to Idle train arrive?

Skipton to Idle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shipley station.

Can I drive from Skipton to Idle?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Idle is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Skipton to Idle.

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

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Skipton to Idle - 4 ways to travel via train, line 66 bus, line 60 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Skipton to Idle by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Shipleytrain Skipton - Leeds / ...
54 min
£6–11
Line 66 bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 5 to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 66
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Fourlands Drivebus 60 / ...
1h 32m
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Skipton to Idletaxi 17.8 mi
26 min
£80–100
Drive 17.8 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Idlecar 17.8 mi
26 min
£5–7

Skipton to Idle by train

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Distance: 18.3 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Skipton to Shipley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 27 min. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 5 to Fourlands Drive via Keighley Bus Station in around 1h 32m.

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