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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Skipton takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Skipton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 57m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Skipton at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Skipton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Skipton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skipton via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 5h 43m.

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