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How to get fromYork to Skiptonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train Leeds - Skipton / ...
    1h 19m
    £17–38

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus bus X84
    3h 35m
    £7–9

  3. Drive 42 mi

    1. Drive from York to Skiptoncar car 42 mi
    58 min
    £11–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from York to Skiptontaxi taxi 42 mi
    58 min
    £95–120

  5. Steam train

    1. Take the train from York to Skiptontrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    2h 52m

  6. Bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus 60 / ...
    3h 48m
    £7–10

York to Skipton by train

Calendar339Weekly Trains
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a train from York to Skipton via Leeds in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Market Place via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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