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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Leicester is to line 60 bus and bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Keighley Bus Station and Leeds Cultural Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Leicester via Leeds and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Skipton to Leicester?

The distance between Skipton and Leicester is 129 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Skipton to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Leicester bus from?

Skipton to Leicester bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Keighley Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Skipton to Leicester?

The best way to get from Skipton to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £24 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Skipton to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skipton to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skipton to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Leicester is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Skipton to Leicester.

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

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Skipton to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 60 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
2h 53m
£49–84
Line 60 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk905 / ...
6h 24m
£15–24
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain Skipton - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
5h 9m
£23–42
Drive 117.9 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Leicestercar 117.9 mi
2h 20m
£30–43

Skipton to Leicester by train

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Distance: 128.4 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Leicester via Leeds and Sheffield in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 5 to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Keighley Bus Station and Leeds Cultural Stop C in around 6h 24m.

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