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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Skipton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Skipton is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Market Place via Black Boy PH, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Skipton via King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Watford to Skipton?

The distance between Watford and Skipton is 230 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Watford to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Skipton bus from?

Watford to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Skipton train from?

Watford to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Skipton?

The best way to get from Watford to Skipton is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £600 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Watford to Skipton bus arrive?

Watford to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Skipton train arrive?

Watford to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Watford to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Skipton is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Watford to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Watford to Skipton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
4h 3m
£73–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
8h 12m
£32–54
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Skiptoncar 198.2 mi
3h 37m
£50–72
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 37m
£83–295
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Hatfield stationbus 602
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 57m
£66–106
Line 321 bus, line 737 bus, bus, line 60 bus, line 66 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 5bus 66 / ...
10h 24m
£37–89
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 7m
£92–349
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LHR - LBA
7h 20m
£138–565

Watford to Skipton by train and foot

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Distance: 228.8 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Skipton via London Euston, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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