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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
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
£98
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 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 2h 20m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 36m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 80 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 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 2h 20m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 36m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

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Chevin End Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Black Hat
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Wheatley Arms
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Innkeeper's Lodge Ilkley
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£169+
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The Plough
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Hiring a car in Skipton costs £19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.81 and £21.07. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Skipton costs £19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.81 and £21.07. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.