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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 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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 1h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 50m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 113 km and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 241 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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 1h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 50m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 113 km and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,228 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,335 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (899 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,734 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $132 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, 1860 reviews)
$156+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1215 reviews)
$142+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 612 reviews)
$236+
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The Plough
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 524 reviews)
$100+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1783 reviews)
$142+
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The Blue Bell Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 555 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.