Bus from Skipton to Barnoldswick
4 direct routes · 15–26 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 20:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Barnoldswick as of 07:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Skipton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~22 min | 17 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:15 | 20:55 | Bus Station Stand 3 | Station Road (by) | Broughton, Elslack & Thornton in Craven |
| 280 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~26 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 4 | 09:06 | 18:26 | Belle Vue Mills (W-bound) | West Craven HS (opp) | Broughton, Elslack, Thornton in Craven, Earby, Sough & Kelbrook |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · C1, SK2
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:30 | 16:30 | Craven College (adj) | Station Road (by) | Stirton, Broughton, Elslack & Thornton in Craven |
| SK2 | The Keighley Bus Company | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:55 | 15:55 | Craven College (opp) | Station Road (by) | Broughton, Elslack & Thornton in Craven |
Times are for the first boarding point in Skipton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every M6 bus, 280 bus or C1 bus timetable.
Fares from Skipton to Barnoldswick
- £3.00 adult single on the M6 (The Burnley Bus Company) and the 280 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Skipton to Barnoldswick?
4 routes run directly from Skipton to Barnoldswick: the M6 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 280 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the C1 (The Burnley Bus Company), the SK2 (The Keighley Bus Company). The most frequent is the M6, 17 times each weekday — board at Bus Station Stand 3 and get off at Station Road (by), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Skipton to Barnoldswick?
Between 15 minutes on the C1 and 26 on the 280, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Broughton, Elslack, Thornton in Craven on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Skipton to Barnoldswick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 20:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Skipton to Barnoldswick?
Adult singles from Skipton to Barnoldswick: £3.00 on the M6 (The Burnley Bus Company) and the 280 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.