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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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skipton to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Skipton

Public Afternoon Tea Cruise
Events•Food & Drink

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
£97
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 domestic flight to Skipton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

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 £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 12m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 105 km and will cost you around £15. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 113 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 domestic flight to Skipton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

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 £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 12m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 105 km and will cost you around £15. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Delta
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SWISS
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £171 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

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Chevin End Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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The Wheatley Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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The Plough
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Innkeeper's Lodge Ilkley
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£160+
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Craven Heifer
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Hiring a car in Skipton costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.04 and £25.39. 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.

Hiring a car in Skipton costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.04 and £25.39. 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.