Skipton travel guide

Skipton Tourism | Skipton Guide

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
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $45 for a 1h 40m 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 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 65 miles and will cost you around $10. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $7 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 New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $45 for a 1h 40m 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 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 65 miles and will cost you around $10. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Skipton

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

The Craven Heifer Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1635 reviews)
$142+
The Lister Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1750 reviews)
$168+
The Devonshire Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 597 reviews)
$281+
The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1158 reviews)
$162+
Yha Malham
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 559 reviews)
$41+
Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1727 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Skipton Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Skipton city guide for the best Skipton travel tips. To help you organize your Skipton trip ideas, this Skipton visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.