There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Skipton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
6h 22m£44–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
10h 3m£24–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T3 / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Hebden Bridge
9h 25mDrive 165.6 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Skipton165.6 mi
3h 34m£42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationX43
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station ArriveM6
7h 12m
Aberystwyth to Skipton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Skipton is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Skipton is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Skipton via Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Skipton is 215 miles. The road distance is 166.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Aberystwyth to Skipton, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Skipton is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 10h 3m.
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 22m. 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 3m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Hebden Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Skipton is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Aberystwyth to Skipton.
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