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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Skipton is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Skipton is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Market Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Asda, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Skipton via Paddington, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Swindon to Skipton?

The distance between Swindon and Skipton is 292 miles. The road distance is 206.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Skipton without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Swindon to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Skipton bus from?

Swindon to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Skipton train from?

Swindon to Skipton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Skipton?

The best way to get from Swindon to Skipton is to train via London which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Swindon to Skipton bus arrive?

Swindon to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Skipton train arrive?

Swindon to Skipton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Skipton is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Swindon to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Swindon to Skipton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Skipton by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
5h 2m
£70–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Asda
3. Take the bus from Asda to Leeds City Bus Station
8h 57m
£30–65
Drive 205.2 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Skipton205.2 mi
3h 40m
£51–73
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
5h 51m
£101–178

Swindon to Skipton by bus

164Weekly Buses

8h 57mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.3 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Skipton via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Market Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Asda, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 8h 57m.

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