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Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Edinburgh takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Skipton to Edinburgh. 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 50m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Skipton to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Skipton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 30m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skipton to Edinburgh? 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: 186.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Skipton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Skipton to Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle in around 4h 14m.

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