Rome2Rio

How to get fromSwindon to Skiptonby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Skipton

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Swindon 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.

  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    4h 41m
    £102–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Coach Parkbus bus S3
    2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus S6
    9h 30m
    £34–61

  3. Drive  204.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Skiptoncar car 204.7 mi
    3h 43m
    £51–73

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    6h 22m
    £121–374

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    5h 36m
    £91–158

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    7h 31m
    £75–156

Swindon to Skipton by train and subway

Calendar236Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Swindon to Skipton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 290.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Skipton via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Market Place via Coach Park, Leeds City Bus Station, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There