Introduction
Where to eat
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. 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
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$232
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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 36h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Skipton to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $124 for a 3h 07m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 135 km and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 225 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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 36h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Skipton to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $124 for a 3h 07m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 135 km and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $230 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $310 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
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$469+
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Herriots Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$281+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$146+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$204+
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Boutique 25
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$164+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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