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
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$201
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 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Skipton takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 220 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 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Skipton takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (908 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $189 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)
$377+
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Herriots Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$243+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$100+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$138+
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Boutique 25
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$162+
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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 $37.41 and $49.88. 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 $37.41 and $49.88. 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.