The average train between Congleton and Skipton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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.
Trains run hourly between Congleton and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Skipton at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Skipton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Congleton to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.
Congleton to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Congleton to Skipton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Congleton and Skipton is 89.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Skipton via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 2h 56m.