Skipton to York bus with Transdev Harrogate

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.