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It takes an average of 7h 6m to travel from Southampton Central to Skipton by train, over a distance of around 212 miles (342 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Southampton Central to Skipton and tickets for this journey start from £72.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:57 | |
| Departure station | Southampton Central | |
| Arrival station | Skipton | |
| Journey time | From 5h 24m | |
| Distance | 212 miles (342 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £72.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Grand Central Railway, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Southampton Central to Skipton in 5 hours 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Southampton Central to Skipton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 6 minutes to travel the 212 miles (342 km) from Southampton Central to Skipton by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 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 South Western Railway 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 Southampton Central to Skipton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £72.70. 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.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.