The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Skipton
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Skipton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Skipton will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Derby to Skipton you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Skipton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Skipton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 121 km
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£27 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Skipton train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Skipton trains for tomorrow, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 00:09 Derby | 8h15 | 08:24 Skipton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:45 Derby | 2h09 | 08:54 Skipton | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:58 Derby | 2h40 | 09:38 Skipton | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:12 Derby | 2h26 | 09:38 Skipton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:45 Derby | 2h11 | 09:56 Skipton | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby to Skipton by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Skipton
Trains from Derby to Skipton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 20:47. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 05:44 |
Last train 20:47 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Skipton trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Skipton from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Skipton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Skipton by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skipton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Skipton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 18:20 Saturday 05:50 - 18:20 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to Platforms 1 and 2. Fairly steep ramps to Platforms 3 and 4.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: between Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off in the station car park at the front of the station
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