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Outbound fromNottingham to Skipton by train
It takes an average of 4h 27m to travel from Nottingham to Skipton by train, over a distance of around 79 miles (127 km). There are normally 41 trains per day travelling from Nottingham to Skipton and tickets for this journey start from £12.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:25 | |
| Departure station | Nottingham | |
| Arrival station | Skipton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 37m | |
| Distance | 79 miles (127 km) | |
| Frequency | 41 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £12.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Nottingham to Skipton by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Nottingham to Skipton? Look no further.
You'll usually find 41 trains per day running between Nottingham and Skipton, which usually take 4 hours 27 minutes to complete the 79 miles (127 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Skipton by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Nottingham to Skipton start from £12.30 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Skipton? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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