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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Skipton to York
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Skipton to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skipton to York will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Skipton for York every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Skipton to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skipton to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 61 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Skipton to York bus times
The table below shows live departures for Skipton to York coaches for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:04 Skipton | 2h06 | 11:10 York | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Skipton to York
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Buses from Skipton to York run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £10 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:15, the last at 21:44. The fastest coach covers the 61 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 61 km |
Average bus duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 02:15 |
Last bus 21:44 |
Bus providers: Transdev Harrogate from Skipton to YorkYou can travel by bus between Skipton to York with Transdev Harrogate for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Skption to York
Only 2 coaches run from the North Yorkshire market town of Skipton to the ancient cathedral city of York every day. However, the service is available throughout the week, including Saturday and Sunday. The journey can take nearly four hours, but this includes almost an hour's break in Leeds, long enough for passengers to grab a snack at the coach station facilities or stretch their legs in the town centre.
Which coach companies travel from Skipton to York?
National Express is the coach operator for this route.
How long is the coach from Skipton to York?
The journey between Skipton and York usually lasts around three hours 47 minutes or just a few minutes longer, although one of the Sunday coaches takes a little over four hours. All services involve changing at Leeds Coach Station, a stopover of 55 minutes.
How many coaches are there from Skipton to York?
There are two coaches from Skipton to York every day. On Monday to Friday, there's one in the mid-morning and one in the early evening. At the weekend, both departures are in the early to mid-morning and travel times are generally a few minutes faster.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Skipton to York?
Departure bus station: Coaches for York leave from the Keighley Road end of Skipton Bus Station. Directly on the riverfront, the station is surrounded by the attractions of the city centre, including pizzerias, cinemas and nightclubs, and visitors can follow Gas Street west to more shops and venues. Buses from Ilkley, Shipley, Bingley, Guiseley, Keighley and Victoria Mills stop at the station, and the train station is close by for passengers in need of a faster option.
Arrival bus station: National Express buses from Skipton terminate at one of several city centre interchanges within the town of York, most commonly outside the railway station or on Rougier Street. Visitors will find a long row of bus stops outside the station, and from there they can catch bus numbers 3 and 4 to the town centre, the 66 to the University and the 197 race-day shuttle bus to York racecourse, as well as scenic tours around town. There are also services to and from Harrogate, Skelton, Whitby, Castle Howard, Clifton Moor, Tadcaster and dozens of other neighbouring areas.
FAQs: Skipton to York coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skipton to York by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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