The average train between Welshpool and Skipton takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool 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 every 2 hours between Welshpool and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Skipton at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at Skipton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Welshpool to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Welshpool to Skipton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Welshpool and Skipton is 163 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Welshpool to Skipton via Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly, and Leeds in around 4h 39m.