The average train between Skipton and Exeter takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Skipton to Exeter. 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 2 hours between Skipton and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Exeter station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Skipton to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
Skipton to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Skipton to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Skipton and Exeter is 374.4 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Skipton to Exeter St Davids via Leeds in around 6h 14m.