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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Leeds takes 1h 19m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 1h 55m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 92 miles and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 135 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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Leeds takes 1h 19m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 1h 55m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 92 miles and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,780 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,731 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,181 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,870 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,279 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,709 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,139 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

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Littlebank Country House
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 568 reviews)
$165+
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The Lister Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1860 reviews)
$146+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1215 reviews)
$148+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 612 reviews)
$236+
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The Plough
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 524 reviews)
$111+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1785 reviews)
$166+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. 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 $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. 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.