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

The cheapest way to get from Largs to Skipton is to bus via Preston which costs £20 - £55 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Largs to Skipton is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Largs and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Largs to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from School Wynd and arriving at Bus Station Stand 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Largs and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Largs to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Largs and arriving at Skipton via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Largs to Skipton?

The distance between Largs and Skipton is 230 miles. The road distance is 201.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Largs to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Largs to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Largs to Skipton bus from?

Largs to Skipton bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from School Wynd station.

Where do I catch the Largs to Skipton train from?

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

Train or bus from Largs to Skipton?

The best way to get from Largs to Skipton is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Preston, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Largs to Skipton bus arrive?

Largs to Skipton bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Largs to Skipton train arrive?

Largs to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Largs to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Largs to Skipton is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Largs to Skipton.

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

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Largs to Skipton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Largs to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Largs to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skipton
5h 43m
£41–152
Bus via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
8h 59m
£20–53
Drive 200.7 mi
1. Drive from Largs to Skipton200.7 mi
3h 52m
£51–73
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Largs to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)GLA - LBA
6h 40m
£85–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
11h 22m
£23–67
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Largs to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
7h 43m
£88–202

Largs to Skipton by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.1 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Largs to Skipton via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School Wynd to Bus Station Stand 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 8h 59m.

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