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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skipton to see all of its attractions.
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 26 km from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from India departs from Chennai and takes around 19h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around ₹ 1,419 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about ₹ 1,419 for a 1h 40m 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 hire from London, which is about 302 km 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Skipton takes 113 km and will cost you around ₹ 751. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,085 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Skipton
Where to stay in Skipton
Average rates range from around ₹ 12,257 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,803 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
Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. 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.