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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skipton to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Skipton
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 domestic flight to Skipton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Skipton
Where to stay in Skipton
Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £148 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton
Most booked hotels in Skipton
Hiring a car in Skipton
Hiring a car in Skipton costs £25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.