How to travel from London to Skipton

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Skipton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Skipton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 187 miles (301 km)

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€63

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€20

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3h 37m

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6h 51m

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from London to Skipton

How to get from London to Skipton by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Skipton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:05AM5h20
London
01:25PMSkipton
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:05AM5h20
London
01:25PMSkipton
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:05AM5h20
London
01:25PMSkipton
$181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
10:00AM8h35
London
06:35PMSkipton
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:00PM5h50
London
08:50PMSkipton
$291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:00PM6h52
London
08:52PMSkipton
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Skipton

Travel to Skipton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Skipton.

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There are 3 options to travel to Skipton from London including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from London to Skipton is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Skipton:

A bus is $24 (€22) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from London to Skipton costing on average $44 (€40).

Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $36 (€33).

The fastest way from London to Skipton is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Skipton that take longer:

Bus takes on average 6 h 22 min.

Getting to Skipton by train takes 3 h 6 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 186 miles (300 km) between London and Skipton.

The average frequency per day from London to Skipton is:

  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • 9 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Skipton from London as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Skipton:

  • Trains mostly leave from London Kings Cross and tend to arrive in Skipton.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Skipton:

  • You can go to Skipton from London by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $20 (€18) with National Express from London to Skipton on Omio.
  • You can travel by train from London to Skipton with LNER or East Midlands Trains, and you can find LNER London to Skipton tickets for $36 (€33) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Skipton with the following travel companies:

  • Direct services by bus with.
  • Direct train with LNER.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Skipton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Skipton.

Omio customers who travel from London to Skipton often also extend their vacation to go to Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate or Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Skipton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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