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

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

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  1. Line 1 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chapelfields Shops to Rail Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    1h 43m

  2. Drive  40.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yorkshire to Skiptoncar car 40.1 mi
    55 min
    £10–15

  3. Line 412 bus, bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rufforth Airfield to Wetherby Bus Stationbus bus 412
    2. Take the bus from Wetherby Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from Hgte Bus Stn Stand 2 to Market Placebus bus 59
    3h 3m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Yorkshire to Skiptontaxi taxi 40.1 mi
    55 min
    £170–210

  5. Steam train

    1. Take the train from York to Skiptontrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    4h 10m

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Map of how to get from Yorkshire to Skipton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Rufforth Airfield to Market Place via Wetherby Bus Station, Bus Station, and Hgte Bus Stn Stand 2 in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, West Coast Railways operates a train from York to Skipton once a week, and the journey takes 2h 52m.

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