What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Skipton?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Skipton is to bus which costs £11 - £28 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Skipton?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Skipton is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Skipton via Bristol Temple Meads and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Bath to Skipton?

The distance between Bath and Skipton is 240 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Skipton without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Skipton?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Bath to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Skipton bus from?

Bath to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Skipton train from?

Bath to Skipton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Skipton?

The best way to get from Bath to Skipton is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £28 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Bath to Skipton bus arrive?

Bath to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Skipton train arrive?

Bath to Skipton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Bath to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Skipton is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Bath to Skipton.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Skipton?

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1344+ hotels available in Skipton.

Bath to Skipton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to LeedsPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to SkiptonLeeds - Carlisle / ...
6h 1m
£85–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
8h 23m
£12–28
Drive 216.9 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Skipton216.9 mi
4h 2m
£54–77
Fly, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
6h 31m
£65–209
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeUk071
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationX43
8h 48m

Bath to Skipton by train

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Distance: 239.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Skipton via Bristol Temple Meads and Leeds in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–25 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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