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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Skipton is to train via Edinburgh which costs £50 - £160 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Skipton is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Market Place via Park and Ride, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Skipton via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Inverness to Skipton?

The distance between Inverness and Skipton is 372 miles. The road distance is 332 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Skipton without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 18m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Inverness to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Skipton bus from?

Inverness to Skipton bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Skipton train from?

Inverness to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Skipton?

The best way to get from Inverness to Skipton is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 18m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £130 - £220 and takes 7h 12m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Inverness to Skipton bus arrive?

Inverness to Skipton bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Inverness to Skipton train arrive?

Inverness to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Skipton is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Inverness to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1344+ hotels available in Skipton.

Inverness to Skipton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skipton
8h 18m
£54–153
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Station
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
8h 57m
£57–115
Drive 330.1 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Skipton330.1 mi
5h 54m
£81–117
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)INV - LBA
7h 12m
£133–211
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to CarlisleInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to SkiptonCarlisle - Leeds / ...
9h 12m
£83–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11
12h 8m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
5h 41m
£104–274
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
8h 15m
£103–277

Inverness to Skipton by train

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8h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 369.6 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Skipton via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, Loganair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) twice daily.

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