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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Skipton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Skipton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Skipton:
A bus is $0.14 (€0.11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Skipton costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Skipton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Skipton
How to get from Leeds to Skipton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Skipton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C324628:26 AM0h42Leeds station (LDS)9:08 AMSkipton station (SKI)$61One-way0 transfers
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C324628:26 AM0h42Leeds station (LDS)9:08 AMSkipton station (SKI)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C325856:18 PM0h36Leeds station (LDS)6:54 PMSkipton station (SKI)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
C324668:54 AM0h43Leeds station (LDS)9:37 AMSkipton station (SKI)$61One-way0 transfers
C324709:25 AM0h44Leeds station (LDS)10:09 AMSkipton station (SKI)$61One-way0 transfers
C324759:54 AM0h44Leeds station (LDS)10:38 AMSkipton station (SKI)$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Skipton:
A bus is $0.14 (€0.11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Skipton costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Skipton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Skipton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Skipton station (SKI).
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited to go to Skipton by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited.
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