The average train between Edinburgh and Skipton takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Skipton at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Edinburgh to Skipton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Skipton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Edinburgh to Skipton train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Skipton is 233.8 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Skipton via Leeds in around 3h 56m.