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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 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 16 miles from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Skipton. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $134 for a 3h 18m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $12. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 85 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 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Skipton. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $134 for a 3h 18m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $12. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (7,965 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,932 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,209 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 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 Plough
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 528 reviews)
$113+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 631 reviews)
$215+
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Yha Malham
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 563 reviews)
$47+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1857 reviews)
$139+
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Craven Heifer
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1108 reviews)
$80+
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The Red Lion & Manor House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2050 reviews)
$156+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. 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 $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. 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.