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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Skipton is to bus and line 60 bus which costs £10 - £35 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Skipton is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Bus Station Stand 5 via Leeds City Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Skipton via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Skipton?

The distance between Sunderland and Skipton is 143 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £18 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Sunderland to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Skipton bus from?

Sunderland to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Skipton train from?

Sunderland to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Skipton?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Skipton is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £18 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs £10 - £35 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Sunderland to Skipton bus arrive?

Sunderland to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Skipton train arrive?

Sunderland to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Skipton is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Sunderland to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Sunderland to Skipton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to LeedsNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to SkiptonLeeds - Skipton / ...
3h 5m
£18–97
Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrance60 / ...
4h 49m
£11–33
Drive 84.6 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Skipton84.6 mi
1h 44m
£21–30
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbrough
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
4h 5m
£25–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus StationUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway RoadX84
4h 49m

Sunderland to Skipton by train

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.3 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Skipton via Newcastle and Leeds in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand 5 via Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 4h 49m.

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