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
$258
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$258
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 40m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $82 for a 3h 05m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Skipton takes 185 km and will cost you around $31. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 241 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 40m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $82 for a 3h 05m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Skipton takes 185 km and will cost you around $31. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,424 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,600 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,548 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,318 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $212 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$436+
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Herriots Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$282+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$117+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$136+
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Boutique 25
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$152+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.43 and $49.90. 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 $3.12 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 $37.43 and $49.90. 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.