The average train between Preston and Skipton Castle takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Skipton Castle. 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 Preston and Skipton Castle. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Skipton Castle at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Skipton Castle. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Skipton Castle station via Skipton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Preston to Skipton Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lancaster station.
Preston to Skipton Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Preston to Skipton Castle train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Preston and Skipton Castle is 50.4 km. The road distance is 105 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Lancaster to Skipton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 1h 11m.