Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Skipton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Skipton

With a population of 14,632, Skipton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skipton to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Skipton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bull at Broughton (The Bull at Broughton) and Royal Shepherd Inn (Canal Street) are great picks.

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skipton

Plane

Although Skipton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 16 miles from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 75 miles.

Plane

Although Skipton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 16 miles from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

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The Craven Heifer Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1592 reviews)
$140+
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The Lister Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1679 reviews)
$198+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa - Skipton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 579 reviews)
$331+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1121 reviews)
$169+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1680 reviews)
$140+
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Yha Malham
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 531 reviews)
$38+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84.

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84.

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