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
$249
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$249
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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to London takes 2h 46m and costs around $193 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $200 for a 3h 15m 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 Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 209 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to London takes 2h 46m and costs around $193 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $200 for a 3h 15m 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 Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,239 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $300 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 & Spa - Skipton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$480+
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Herriots Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$225+
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Boutique 25
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$158+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.71.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.71.

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