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Edinburgh to Skipton Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Edinburgh to Skipton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $25.48, with average prices for this route around $45.19. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:52 3 hours 35 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	10:27 Skipton	Find Tickets
08:12 3 hours 46 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	11:58 Skipton	Find Tickets
08:52 4 hours 7 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	12:59 Skipton	Find Tickets
10:11 3 hours 47 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	13:58 Skipton	Find Tickets
10:52 4 hours 38 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	15:30 Skipton	Find Tickets
10:59 4 hours 31 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	15:30 Paris	Find Tickets

Edinburgh to Skipton Train Route Details

First train

06:52

Last train

23:45

Departure station

Edinburgh

Arrival station

Skipton

Journey time

3 hours 31 minutes

Distance

234 km

Price

$25.48*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Skipton

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Edinburgh to Skipton can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Skipton for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh to Skipton, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Skipton ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Edinburgh to Skipton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to Skipton train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Edinburgh to Skipton Train prices and times

Edinburgh to Skipton Train Route Details