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 November
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$203
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 Auckland and takes around 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $99 for a 2h 38m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 185 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 Auckland and takes around 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $99 for a 2h 38m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $203 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 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 Woolly Sheep Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$254+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$380+
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The Plough
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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The Red Lion & Manor House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$172+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$109+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$167+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.35 and $51.13. Intermediate (Class Intermediate 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 $3.20 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 $38.35 and $51.13. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.