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Cardiff to Skipton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Skipton takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. 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.

6h 14m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
£152
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain train
  2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
5h 49m
£111–186

Cardiff to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Skipton at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 246 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skipton via Cheltenham Spa and Leeds in around 5h 49m.

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