The average train between Manchester and Skipton takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 Manchester and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 2:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Skipton at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Manchester to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Manchester to Skipton train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Skipton is 55.4 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Skipton via Leeds in around 1h 43m.
