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
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 34h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Birmingham takes 1h 35m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 39 km and will cost you around $8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 105 km.
Airlines serving Skipton
Where to stay in Skipton
Average rates range from around $235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $278 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton
Most booked hotels in Skipton
Hiring a car in Skipton
Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.91 and $46.54. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.