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$ 182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 182
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 Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around C$ 34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 2h 38m 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 27 for a journey of 185 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 Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around C$ 34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 2h 38m 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 27 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around C$ 160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 150 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 Yorkshire Unicorn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+
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The Woolly Sheep Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 198+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 300+
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The Red Lion & Manor House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 86+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 131+
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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$ 30.20 and C$ 40.27. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 39% 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$ 30.20 and C$ 40.27. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.