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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.

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 26 km from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to London takes 2h 11m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 15m trip. Located 6 km from the city center, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.6 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 121 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

Although Skipton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 26 km from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to London takes 2h 11m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 15m trip. Located 6 km from the city center, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.6 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 121 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,853 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,384 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $171 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 Lister Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2089 reviews)
$194+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1285 reviews)
$147+
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Harts Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1024 reviews)
$133+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 631 reviews)
$210+
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The Plough
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 528 reviews)
$141+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1857 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. 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 $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. 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.