Introduction
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.

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 181
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 flight to Skipton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Edinburgh takes 3h 10m and costs around C$ 216 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 179 for a 3h 16m 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 rental from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 23. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 113 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 flight to Skipton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Edinburgh takes 3h 10m and costs around C$ 216 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 179 for a 3h 16m 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 rental from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 23. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,594 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around C$ 171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 310 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 Plough
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 289+
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Craven Heifer
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 100+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 122+
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The Skipton Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 197+
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Boutique 25
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 133+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay C$ 2.73 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$ 32.69 and C$ 43.59. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.73 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$ 32.69 and C$ 43.59. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.