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Cardiff to Skipton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Skipton takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. 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 24m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
5h 30m
£86–156

Cardiff to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 236.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skipton via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 5h 30m.

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