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Chippenham to Skipton by train

First train

05:33

Last train

23:48

Departure station

Chippenham

Arrival station

Skipton

Journey time

From 5h 11m

Distance

173 miles (278 km)

Frequency

10 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from Chippenham to Skipton in 5 hours 11 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Chippenham to Skipton? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 5 hours 44 minutes to travel the 173 miles (278 km) from Chippenham to Skipton by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or CrossCountry to Skipton. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Chippenham to Skipton in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Skipton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Chippenham to Skipton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Chippenham to Skipton take?

The average journey time by train between Chippenham and Skipton is 5 hours and 44 minutes, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Chippenham and Skipton by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Chippenham to Skipton is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Chippenham to Skipton?

No, there are no direct train services from Chippenham to Skipton. Travelling from Chippenham to Skipton by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Chippenham to Skipton leave?

The first train from Chippenham to Skipton leaves at 05:33. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Chippenham to Skipton leave?

The last train from Chippenham to Skipton leaves at 23:48. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Chippenham and Skipton by train?

Trains travelling from Chippenham to Skipton cover a distance of around 173 miles (278 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Skipton to Chippenham.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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