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It takes an average of 3h 14m to travel from Thirsk to Skipton by train, over a distance of around 32 miles (52 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Thirsk to Skipton and tickets for this journey start from £37.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:10 | |
| Departure station | Thirsk | |
| Arrival station | Skipton | |
| Journey time | From 1h 35m | |
| Distance | 32 miles (52 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £37.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Thirsk to Skipton in 1 hour 35 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Thirsk to Skipton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 14 minutes to travel the 32 miles (52 km) from Thirsk to Skipton by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 35 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry 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 Thirsk to Skipton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £37.30. 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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