Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
$219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
$219
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Skipton. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $202 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $23. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $25 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Skipton. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $202 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $23. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,817 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,245 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,238 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,362 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,757 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,421 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,153 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 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 Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$376+
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The Plough
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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The Red Lion & Manor House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$207+
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Herriots Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$207+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$137+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$189+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $2.98 per litre in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.66 and $47.54. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.98 per litre in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.66 and $47.54. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.