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 Boston 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 Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $197 for a 2h 06m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 50 miles and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 70 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 Boston 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 Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $197 for a 2h 06m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 50 miles and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 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, 1553 reviews)
$131+
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The Lister Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1635 reviews)
$197+
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Harts Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 797 reviews)
$128+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1092 reviews)
$185+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa - Skipton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 562 reviews)
$287+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1626 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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