Train Chester to Skipton from £52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Skipton takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

3h 22m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Chester to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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