Taking the train from Skipton to Birchwood in 2 hours 26 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Skipton to Birchwood? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 11 minutes to travel the 43 miles (69 km) from Skipton to Birchwood by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 26 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 9 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Skipton to Birchwood 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 Birchwood by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Skipton to Birchwood
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Skipton to Birchwood is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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