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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Skipton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    6h 21m
    £74–179

  2. Drive 165.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Skiptoncar car 165.6 mi
    3h 35m
    £41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    3. Take the train from Chester to Hebden Bridgetrain train
    9h 26m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus bus M6
    7h 12m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    10h 4m
    £44–62

Aberystwyth to Skipton by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Skipton via Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly, and Leeds in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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