What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Skipton Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Skipton Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Skipton Station?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Skipton Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Skipton via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Skipton Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Skipton Station is 255 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Skipton Station without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Skipton Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Skipton Station train from?

Edinburgh to Skipton Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Skipton Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Skipton Station bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Skipton Station?

Skipton Station is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 7:39 AM in Edinburgh and 8:39 AM in Skipton Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Skipton Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Skipton Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Skipton Station is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Edinburgh to Skipton Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Skipton Station?

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Where can I stay near Skipton Station?

There are 2137+ hotels available in Skipton Station.

Edinburgh to Skipton Station - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to SkiptonLeeds - Skipton / ...
3h 57m
£44–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
7h 45m
£17–44
Drive 177.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skipton Station177.4 mi
3h 28m
£44–63
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
6h 20m
£70–182
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarlisleEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to SkiptonCarlisle - Leeds / ...
4h 17m
£30–112
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
7h 19m
£76–204
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
7h 46m
£84–288

Edinburgh to Skipton Station by train

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Distance: 253.7 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Skipton Station, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Skipton via Leeds in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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