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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Skipton has to offer.
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
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 Vancouver and takes around 14h 10m.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Skipton to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 52m and costs around C$ 64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 61 for a 3h 05m 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 65 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 85 miles.
Airlines serving Skipton
Where to stay in Skipton
Average rates range from around C$ 186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 253 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton
Most booked hotels in Skipton
Renting a car in Skipton
Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.37 and C$ 40.49. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.