Introduction
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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
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
$247
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 30h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $102 for a 1h 48m 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 $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 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 30h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $102 for a 1h 48m 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 $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (7,192 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,322 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $292 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $320 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$552+
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Herriots Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$263+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$267+
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Boutique 25
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$172+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.62 and $48.83.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.62 and $48.83.

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