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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 34m
    £104–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus
    9h 39m
    £31–48

  3. Drive  216.2 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Cardiffcar car 216.2 mi
    4h 33m
    £54–78

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 12m
    £75–126

  5. Bus, train

    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 Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 14m
    £62–99

Skipton to Wales by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Skipton, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Skipton to Cardiff Central via Leeds and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Cardiff - North Road via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 39m.

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