The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Skipton
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Skipton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Skipton will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Skipton without transferring at least once.
W84928+
C325916:12 PM3h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:07 PMSkipton station (SKI)$671One-way1 transfer
W34268+
C325864:52 PM3h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:27 PMSkipton station (SKI)$691One-way1 transfer
W33801+
C325896:52 PM3h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:44 PMSkipton station (SKI)$811One-way1 transfer
W84912+
C0220012:12 PM3h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:58 PMSkipton station (SKI)$811One-way1 transfer
W84918+
C325822:12 PM4h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:24 PMSkipton station (SKI)$811One-way1 transfer
W00587+
C325822:52 PM3h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:24 PMSkipton station (SKI)$941One-way1 transfer
W34268+
C325864:52 PM3h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:27 PMSkipton station (SKI)$691One-way1 transfer
W84912+
C0220012:12 PM3h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:58 PMSkipton station (SKI)$811One-way1 transfer
C01989 · C02128+
C249805:30 PM3h48Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:18 PMSkipton station (SKI)$1121One-way2 transfers
G01154+
C3257512:05 PM3h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:54 PMSkipton station (SKI)$1121One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Skipton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Skipton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $277.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $428 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration 14h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Skipton:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Skipton costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $360 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Skipton costing on average $428 (€345).
Other travel options to Skipton take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 14h 57m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (3h 24m by train vs 4h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $90 (€73) compared to roughly $66 (€53) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Skipton train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Skipton trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01154+ C32575 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h49 | 3:54 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 1 transfer | |
W84912+ C02200 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 3:58 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 1 transfer | |
W84912+ C32577 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h44 | 4:56 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 1 transfer | |
C02007+ C24965+ C32519 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h08 | 4:38 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 2 transfers | |
W34124+ C32577 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h04 | 4:56 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 1 transfer | |
G01161+ C32524 | 1:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h03 | 5:08 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 1 transfer | |
G01170+ C32551 | 5:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h08 | 9:12 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 1 transfer | |
C01989+ C24980+ C02128 | 5:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 9:18 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 2 transfers | |
W84928+ C32591 | 6:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h55 | 10:07 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 1 transfer | |
W33861+ C32589 | 6:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h52 | 10:44 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 1 transfer | |
C02033+ G15940+ C32561 | 7:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h11 | 11:11 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 2 transfers | |
G25688+ C24988+ C32564 | 7:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h18 | 11:38 PM Skipton station (SKI) | 2 transfers | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Skipton.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Skipton
Trains from Edinburgh to Skipton run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 145 miles (234 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 145 miles (234 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Skipton trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Skipton from $38 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Skipton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Skipton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skipton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Skipton
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 18:20 Saturday 05:50 - 18:20 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to Platforms 1 and 2. Fairly steep ramps to Platforms 3 and 4.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: between Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off in the station car park at the front of the station
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