Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skipton to see all of its attractions.

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

Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 203
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 flight to Skipton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around C$ 10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 1h 03m 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 rental from London, which is about 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 17. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 140 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 flight to Skipton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around C$ 10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 1h 03m 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 rental from London, which is about 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 17. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,529 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,994 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,472 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,028 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,387 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,364 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,542 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around C$ 183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 237 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

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The Devonshire Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 396+
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Herriots Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 112+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 168+
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Boutique 25
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 134+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.23 and C$ 40.31. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.23 and C$ 40.31. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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