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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Skipton is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Skipton is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand 5 via Heathrow Terminal 5, Bradford Interchange Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Skipton via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Southampton to Skipton?

The distance between Southampton and Skipton is 294 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Southampton to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Skipton bus from?

Southampton to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Skipton train from?

Southampton to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Skipton?

The best way to get from Southampton to Skipton is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 7h 58m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Southampton to Skipton bus arrive?

Southampton to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Skipton train arrive?

Southampton to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Skipton is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Southampton to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1388+ hotels available in Skipton.

Southampton to Skipton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 10m
£99–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Street N2bus 801
9h 34m
£44–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 42m
£79–114
Drive 252.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Skiptoncar 252.6 mi
4h 36m
£63–91
Fly Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane SOU - LBA
7h 58m
£98–224
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h
£116–184
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 42m
£89–310
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 10m
£98–339
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 34m
£104–236

Southampton to Skipton by train, subway, and foot

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.4 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Skipton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, KLM and Aer Lingus fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) twice daily.

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