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Trains to Skipton

Discover Skipton's historic buildings and fascinating history

Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Skipton - with no booking fees!

A gateway into the Yorkshire Dales, Skipton is the end of the line for our trains heading west.

You can reach the great architecture and unspoilt countryside of Skipton in just over 40 minutes from Leeds and, from here, connecting north to York, Newcastle, and Scotland, as well as south to London Kings Cross.

Population
15,323
Fact About Skipton
In March 2014 The Sunday Times judged Skipton as the "best place to live" in Britain

Popular trains to Skipton

London Kings Cross to Skipton

Friday 19 Jan 2024
From
£34.00
330% greener than a car

These percentages were calculated using our Carbon Calculator.

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The Gateway to the Dales

Skipton is a bustling market town on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales and Brontë Country.

Enjoy exploring the thriving market, medieval castle, shops, pubs, and cafes surrounded by olde-world charm.

Plus, when you join LNER Perks you'll get £5 free and 2% credit back every time you travel with us.

Things to do in Skipton

Whether it’s a fun-packed family day out or a weekend with friends there’s plenty to do.

Where to eat in Skipton

From British classics to exotic cuisines, you’ll find a tasty bite in Skipton.

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Justin Moorhouse: Stretch & Think

13th Oct

Justin is back: still funny, yet middle-aged. A brand-new show that may contain: yoga, getting older, Madonna, shoplifters, labradoodles, middle-aged cyclists, The Menopause, running, hating football fans but loving football, not drinking, funerals, 'Is tapas a rip off?', Captain Tom, Droylsden, the environment, self-improvement, ruining a sexual position, electric car charging spots used by doggers, nursery graduation, horses, Stig lookalikes, home-cooked food but not in your own home, the odd advantages of fundamental religions, the gym, shop-door etiquette. And he's got a new suit. Come, it'll be fun. \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk).

Tickets from £16.50

Dan Nightingale's Special

10th Nov

Dan has spent the last two years changing the comedy industry from the inside out, paving new career paths for himself and many others; whilst being one half of the smash-hit podcast _Have A Word_. Dan hits the road again to show even more people what 18,000 monthly patreons, 55,000 YouTube subscribers and one million monthly download & viewers already know – that Dan Nightingale’s Special.

Tickets from £17.50

Skipton Town Hall Autumn Tea Dance

19th Sep

Bring your dancing shoes and be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist; John Bowdler. Excellent feedback from previous Tea Dances: "It's great to meeting friends, dance and not least the brilliant organist John on the organ" "The organist is fantastic, the dancefloor is good and there's company" "John Bowdler is amazing, I love the friendly company and excellent staff" "Skipton Town Hall is a great organisation. There's fantastic music & dancing." Tickets include tea, coffee and sweet treats. If this event has to be postponed or cancelled for any reason you will be entitled to a full refund.

Tickets from £8.00
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RELATED FAQS

Which rail lines go through Skipton?

Currently, the train lines via Skipton station are LNER and Northern Trains.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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