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
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 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 Cross Country. The train journey from Skipton to London takes 2h 13m and costs around £117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £64 for a 4h 47m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Skipton takes 85 miles and will cost you around £8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Skipton
Where to stay in Skipton
Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 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
Hiring a car in Skipton costs £31 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.