The average train between Runcorn and Skipton takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Runcorn to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Runcorn to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Runcorn to Skipton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Skipton is 83.5 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Skipton via Liverpool Lime Street and Leeds in around 3h 2m.