Thinking about taking the train from Bradford to Skipton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 40 minutes to travel the 16 miles (25 km) from Bradford to Skipton by train, although you can get there in as little as 37 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 41 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available.
Book train tickets from Bradford to Skipton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £9.00. 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.
The average journey time by train between Bradford and Skipton is 40 minutes, with around 41 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.
The fastest journey time by train from Bradford to Skipton is 37 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Bradford to Skipton can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Bradford to Skipton without having to change trains. There are 41 direct trains from Bradford to Skipton each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Bradford to Skipton leaves at 05:03. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Bradford to Skipton leaves at 23:11. 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.
Trains travelling from Bradford to Skipton cover a distance of around 16 miles (25 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Skipton to Bradford.
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