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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 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 26 km from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $50 for a 3h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $50 for a 3h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,146 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,134 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,261 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,445 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,868 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (403 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (181 reviews)
AccesRail
Wizz Air
Good (1,081 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $150 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 Woolly Sheep Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1978 reviews)
$147+
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The Lister Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1860 reviews)
$131+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 612 reviews)
$193+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1215 reviews)
$136+
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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)
$136+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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 $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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.