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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Skipton is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £28 - £100 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Skipton is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Market Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Skipton via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Poole to Skipton?

The distance between Poole and Skipton is 329 miles. The road distance is 273.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Skipton without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 5m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Poole to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Skipton bus from?

Poole to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Skipton train from?

Poole to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Skipton?

The best way to get from Poole to Skipton is to train via London which takes 6h 5m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £28 - £100 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Poole to Skipton bus arrive?

Poole to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Skipton train arrive?

Poole to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Skipton is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Poole to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Poole 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
6h 5m
£58–194
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lake
3. Take the bus from Lake to Leeds City Bus Station
10h 6m
£29–99
Drive 272.1 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Skipton272.1 mi
5h 15m
£68–99
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
5h 44m
£89–227
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
7h 54m
£68–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Station160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
12h 9m
£37–119
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
6h 18m
£116–326
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
7h 27m
£89–313

Poole to Skipton by bus

130Weekly Buses

10h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326.7 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Skipton via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Market Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 10h 6m.

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