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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
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$144
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 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Skipton. The train journey from Skipton to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $107 for a 4h 40m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 105 km and will cost you around $10. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 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 New York and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Skipton. The train journey from Skipton to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $107 for a 4h 40m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 105 km and will cost you around $10. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,337 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (366 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 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, 1644 reviews)
$136+
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The Lister Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1784 reviews)
$148+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 601 reviews)
$283+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1172 reviews)
$147+
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Yha Malham
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 561 reviews)
$40+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1748 reviews)
$163+
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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. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 36% 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. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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