The average train between Perth and Skipton takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 every 4 hours between Perth and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Skipton at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Skipton station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Perth to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Perth to Skipton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Skipton is 285.1 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Skipton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 1m.