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How to get fromSkipton to Prestonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Skipton to Preston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Lancastertrain train Leeds - Morecambe / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    1h 37m
    £25–46

  2. Line 280 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Interchange to Percy Streetbus bus 280
    2h 48m
    £6

  3. Drive 35.3 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Prestoncar car 35.3 mi
    45 min
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skipton to Prestontaxi taxi 35.3 mi
    45 min
    £80–100

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Crabtree Streetbus bus M6
    2. Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2h 40m

  6. Bus, line 152 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Stationbus bus M6
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    3h 8m

Skipton to Preston by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Preston via Lancaster in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Percy Street via Interchange in around 2h 48m.

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