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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bull at Broughton (The Bull at Broughton) and Royal Shepherd Inn (Canal Street) are great picks.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 1h 40m 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.
Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 193 km.
Average rates range from around C$ 200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 227 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.67 and C$ 40.90. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.