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.
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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chester, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 55m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.4 miles from the center.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 60 miles and will cost you around $13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving Skipton
Where to stay in Skipton
Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $177 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 $7.19 per gallon in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.