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. Skipton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 183
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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 33m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 10 for a 1h 17m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 14 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 33m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 10 for a 1h 17m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skipton using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,129 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,159 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (923 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around C$ 164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 152 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 Woolly Sheep Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 196+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 300+
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The Red Lion & Manor House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 89+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 147+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.27 and C$ 40.36. 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$ 2.53 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$ 30.27 and C$ 40.36. 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.