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Skipton to Bradford train route details

First train

06:04

Last train

22:49

Departure city

Skipton

Arrival city

Bradford

Journey time

37m

Distance

17 miles

Price

€2.28*

Train Operators

Northern

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
19:34 37m, Direct Skipton	20:11 Bradford Forster Square	Find Tickets
19:48 40m, 1 change Skipton	20:28 Bradford Forster Square	Find Tickets
20:04 37m, Direct Skipton	20:41 Bradford Forster Square	Find Tickets
20:34 38m, Direct Skipton	21:12 Bradford Forster Square	Find Tickets
20:47 1h 11m, 1 change Skipton	21:58 Bradford Forster Square	Find Tickets
21:33 37m, Direct Skipton	22:10 Paris	Find Tickets

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

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