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Trains from Watford Junction to Skipton (SKI)

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21

train journeys
per day

172

miles (278 kms)

4hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 00:12

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Skipton (SKI)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction and Skipton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Watford Junction to Skipton is approximately 172 miles (278 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 37 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Skipton.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Skipton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Watford Junction to Skipton Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:48
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    10:39
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    10:55
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:01
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    11:57
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    12:09
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:31
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    12:56
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:31
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    13:57
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:31
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    14:57
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    15:55
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    17:09
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:31
    4 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    18:55
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:38
    5 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    19:57
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:31
    4 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    21:12
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:02
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    21:19
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:31
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    22:13
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:42
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    22:44
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:31
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    23:13
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:28
    9 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    05:59
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:50
    9 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    07:52
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:18
    9 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    08:55
    Watford Junction
    Skipton
    Watford Junction to Skipton

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Skipton Station

Station name Skipton (SKI)
Address Skipton station, Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1RT
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 18:20
Saturday 05:50 - 18:20
Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Watford Junction and Skipton

The travel time between Watford Junction and Skipton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction and Skipton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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Amenities on trains between Watford Junction and Skipton can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Watford Junction & Skipton. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Skipton.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Watford Junction and Skipton, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.