YOU CAN GET HERE…..
BY ROAD
Skipton is easily accessible from all directions: you can plan your route by entering your post code on our map. On this page we give you a little more information.
BY RAIL
You can travel from Leeds, Bradford, Morecambe, Carlisle and all connections beyond to arrive at Skipton’s Victorian railway station.
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk https://www.trainline.co.uk
BY BUS
A number of bus services arrive at Skipton’s bus station from around the country.
Please check with your local bus station for routes here!
SETTLE-CARLISLE LINE
Why not take a trip on the picturesque Settle-Carlisle line which takes you over the impressive Ribblehead Viaduct – an amazing day out.
https://www.trainline.co.uk https://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk
FURTHER AFIELD
For those wanting to explore further afield without their car, buses travel throughout the area from the bus station in Keighley Road.
See https://www.dalesbus.org for bus routes through the area.
Car Hire
is available from Central Car Hire on Devonshire Place.
There are plenty of places to park in Skipton, dotted across the town. Easy to find, plenty of space. Here are the main carparks. Click on the google map links to show where they are.
BAILEY CAR PARK
access via Harrogate Road.
GOOGLE MAPS – BD23 1UA All funds received go towards the upkeep of Skipton Castle.
Information, including costs, can be found here>>
HIGH STREET CAR PARK
behind the Town Hall and accessed from the High Street or via Rectory Lane.
GOOGLE MAPS – BD23 1ED Public toilet facilities are available, incl. a RADAR accessible toilet. Parking for cars, motorbikes & coaches.
COACH STREET CAR PARK
near the canal and accessed from either Broughton Road, Gargrave Road or Water Street.
GOOGLE MAPS BD23 1LE Public toilet facilities are available, including a RADAR accessible toilet. Parking for cars and motor cycles.
CAVENDISH STREET CAR PARK
near supermarkets, railway and bus station and accessed from Broughton Road or Keighley Road.
GOOGLE MAPS BD23 1RP Parking for cars and motor cycles.
BUNKERS HILL CAR PARK
near Skipton Magistrates Court, the Police Station and the High Street car park, and accessed via Newmarket Street or Otley Road.
GOOGLE MAPS BD23 1HU Parking for cars and motor cycles
WALLER HILL CAR PARK
near the bus station and accessed via Keighley Road.
GOOGLE MAPS BD23 1UR Parking for cars and motor cycles. NO COACHES – Coaches can park in the High Street car park.
SKIPTON CASTLE – BAILEY CAR PARK
300 metres beyond the Castle gateway – Bailey Car park is a short, secure walk down to the entrance/ticket office with no roads to cross.
GROUP TRAVEL
To enquire about packages for Coach Operators, including Skipton Market Package, Market Plus Package & the Christmas Market Package, please see details
