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When to visit
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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.

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $57 for a 2h 38m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL 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 $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 115 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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $57 for a 2h 38m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL 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 $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $110 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, 1654 reviews)
$122+
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The Woolly Sheep Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1958 reviews)
$144+
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The Lister Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1838 reviews)
$136+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1199 reviews)
$115+
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Harts Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 949 reviews)
$121+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 608 reviews)
$219+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.