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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 November
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
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 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 Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £80 for a 2h 49m 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 Rentacar, 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 97 km and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 105 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 Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £80 for a 2h 49m 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 Rentacar, 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 97 km and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 105 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,700 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air France
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Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,667 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
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Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,437 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The Black Hat
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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The Woolly Sheep Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Wheatley Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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The Cow & Calf by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Hiring a car in Skipton costs £32 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.65 and £20.87. 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 £32 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.65 and £20.87. 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.