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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Skipton. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $150 for a 3h 15m 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 U-Save and Turo, 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 65 miles and will cost you around $17. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 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 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Skipton. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $150 for a 3h 15m 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 U-Save and Turo, 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 65 miles and will cost you around $17. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,278 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 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 Lister Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2089 reviews)
$202+
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Harts Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1024 reviews)
$175+
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The Plough
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 528 reviews)
$140+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 631 reviews)
$210+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1857 reviews)
$141+
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Craven Heifer
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1108 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.