Skipton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Skipton

With a population of 14.632, Skipton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Skipton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bull at Broughton (The Bull at Broughton) and Royal Shepherd Inn (Canal Street) are great picks.

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 336
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 336
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skipton

Plane

Although Skipton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 26 km from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 257 for a 1h 29m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 72 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

Although Skipton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 26 km from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 257 for a 1h 29m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Skipton Gargrave is the busiest station in Skipton. Another popular train station is Skipton, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Skipton takes 72 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Skipton

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around AED 514 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 590 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

The Craven Heifer
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 204+
Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 308+
Herriots
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 455+
Rendezvous Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 424+
Boutique 25
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
AED 327+

Hiring a car in Skipton

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.