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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 October
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in October
Estimated hotel price
$121
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 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 Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 2h 06m 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 Alamo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 105 km and will cost you around $18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 113 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 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 Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 2h 06m 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 Alamo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 105 km and will cost you around $18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 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 Arms
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1114 reviews)
$142+
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The Plough
3 stars
Excellent (9, 528 reviews)
$111+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1285 reviews)
$156+
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Harts Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1024 reviews)
$177+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 631 reviews)
$226+
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Craven Heifer
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1107 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. 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 $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. 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.