Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 548
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 548
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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around AED 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 06m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Skipton takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 70 for a journey of 354 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skipton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skipton to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around AED 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 06m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skipton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Skipton takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 70 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around AED 438 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 400 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

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The Devonshire Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 812+
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Herriots Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 518+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 213+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 290+
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Boutique 25
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 345+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Expect to pay AED 6.65 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 79.77 and AED 106.35. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.65 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 79.77 and AED 106.35. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.