The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Skipton
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Skipton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Skipton will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Manchester to Skipton you need to make at least one change.
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G91933Live departures
Manchester to Skipton train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Skipton trains for today, Tuesday 17 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L36846+ G91980 | Delayed 11:28 11:15Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 13:09 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C43759+ Y25502 | On time 11:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 13:39 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L37186+ G92056 | On time 12:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 13:55 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36851+ Y25503 | On time 12:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 14:10 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C43763+ Y25504 | 12:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 14:39 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C44201+ C40806+ Y25343 | On time 13:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h51 | 14:51 Skipton station (SKI) | 2 changes | |
L36857+ Y25505 | On time 13:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 15:09 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C43767+ Y25506 | 13:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 15:40 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L37191+ G92057 | On time 14:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 15:54 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36863+ Y25507 | On time 14:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 16:10 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
Y25763 · Y25345 | On time 14:21 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h00 | 16:21 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36780+ Y25508 | On time 14:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 16:39 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L37193+ C40820+ Y25346 | 15:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h50 | 16:50 Skipton station (SKI) | 2 changes | |
L36869+ Y25509 | On time 15:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 17:09 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
Y25764 · Y25348 | 15:21 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h59 | 17:20 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L37151+ G92061 | On time 15:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h55 | 17:25 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36785+ Y25510 | On time 15:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 17:39 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L37196+ Y25511 | On time 16:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h02 | 18:02 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36875+ G91939 | On time 16:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 18:09 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36684+ Y25512 | On time 16:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h00 | 18:30 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36790+ Y25514 | On time 16:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h56 | 18:41 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C44213+ Y25327 | On time 17:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 18:54 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C44213+ Y11780+ Y25350 | On time 17:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h50 | 18:50 Skipton station (SKI) | 2 changes | |
L36881+ Y25515 | On time 17:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 19:09 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
Y25765 · Y25351 | On time 17:21 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h01 | 19:22 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36796+ Y25516 | On time 17:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 19:40 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C44216+ Y25803 | 18:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h58 | 19:58 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36887+ Y25518 | 18:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h58 | 20:13 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
Y25767 · Y25354 | On time 18:21 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h00 | 20:21 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36799+ G91960 | On time 18:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h41 | 20:26 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36893+ Y25521 | 19:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h57 | 21:12 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36702+ Y11796 | On time 19:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h48 | 21:18 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36788_L36801+ G92036 | On time 19:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h58 | 21:43 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
G90685 · Y25357 | On time 19:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h01 | 21:58 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36896+ Y25522 | 20:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h57 | 22:12 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36807+ Y25523 | 20:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h53 | 22:38 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36899+ Y25526 | 21:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h57 | 23:12 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L37211+ G92048 | On time 21:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h53 | 23:38 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
Y25652 · Y25477 · Y25528 | 21:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h07 | 00:04 Skipton station (SKI) | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 18 March | |||||
L36734+ Y26401 | On time 02:52 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h08 | 06:00 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C43805+ Y25488 | On time 05:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h13 | 07:13 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36745+ Y25490 | On time 05:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h03 | 07:38 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C43809+ G91933 | On time 06:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h53 | 08:08 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36626+ G91919 | On time 06:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 08:24 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36749+ Y25492 | On time 06:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h51 | 08:36 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L37174+ G91907 | On time 07:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 08:55 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36822+ Y25494 | On time 07:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 09:09 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C43636+ Y25495 | On time 07:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h07 | 09:37 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C43742+ Y25495 | On time 07:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h52 | 09:37 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L37176+ G90868 | On time 08:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 09:55 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L36828+ Y25496 | On time 08:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h54 | 10:09 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
Y25413 · Y25338 | On time 08:21 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h59 | 10:20 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
C43745+ Y25497 | On time 08:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h53 | 10:38 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L37178+ G91909 | On time 08:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h56 | 10:55 Skipton station (SKI) | 1 change | |
L37178+ C40786+ Y25339 | On time 08:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h51 | 10:50 Skipton station (SKI) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Skipton
Trains from Manchester to Skipton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 00:38 |
Last train 23:15 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Manchester to Skipton trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester and Skipton from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Skipton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester and Skipton
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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 at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- 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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