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The average train between Skipton and Chester takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Skipton to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration
114 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain train Skipton - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester
3h 56m
£38–70

Skipton to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Skipton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited9h 20m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skipton to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 114.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Skipton, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Skipton to Chester via Leeds in around 3h 56m.

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