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.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
RM 436
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 436
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to London takes 2h 06m and costs around RM 191 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about RM 277 for a 3h 10m 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 hire from London, which is about 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 65 miles and will cost you around RM 38. From Thorner, the ticket costs about RM 48 for a journey of 80 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to London takes 2h 06m and costs around RM 191 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about RM 277 for a 3h 10m 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 hire from London, which is about 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 65 miles and will cost you around RM 38. From Thorner, the ticket costs about RM 48 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Skipton

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around RM 667 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 788 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

The Plough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 615+
The Craven Heifer
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 265+
Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 424+
Herriots
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 591+
Rendezvous Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 532+

Hiring a car in Skipton

Expect to pay RM 8.83 per litre in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 105.86 and RM 141.14. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.83 per litre in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 105.86 and RM 141.14. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.