72A Skipton to Buckden via Stirton, Threshfield
Operated by North Yorkshire Council. First bus 09:00, last bus 16:20. 3 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 72A? 4 other bus routes are numbered 72A elsewhere in the UK — see every 72A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 13:45 |
|---|---|
| Bus Station Stand 7 | 13:45 |
| Outside Rail Station (W-bound) | 13:48 |
| Fire Station (E-bound) | 13:50 |
| Market Place (N-bound) | 13:50 |
| Hill Rise (opp) | 13:51 |
| Craven Heifer Inn (N-bound) | 13:52 |
| Crookrise (N-bound) | 13:54 |
| Devonshire Arms (opp) | 14:00 |
| Piece Fields End (SE-bound) | 14:10 |
| Grassington Square (NW-bound) | 14:14 |
| Station Road (SW-bound) | 14:15 |
| Skirethorne Lane End (NW-bound) | 14:17 |
| Tennant's Arms Hotel (N-bound) | 14:25 |
| Fox and Hounds Inn (N-bound) | 14:40 |
| Car Park (N-bound) | 14:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 72A
72A towards Buckden
All 29 stops
- Bus Station Stand 7 Skipton
- Belle Vue Mills (W-bound) Skipton
- Outside Rail Station (W-bound) Skipton
- Railway Station (N-bound) Skipton
- Fire Station (E-bound) Skipton
- Belle Vue Mills (E-bound) Skipton
- Market Place (N-bound) Skipton
- Castle View Terrace (adj) Skipton
- Hill Rise (opp) Skipton
- Tarnmoor Crescent (NW-bound) Skipton
- Craven Heifer Inn (N-bound) Stirton
- None-Go-Bye Farm (NW-bound) Stirton
- Crookrise (N-bound) Stirton
- Sandy Beck Farm (N-bound) Thorlby
- Devonshire Arms (opp) Cracoe
- Fountaine Inn (opp) Linton
- Piece Fields End (SE-bound) Threshfield
- Station Road (NE-bound) Grassington
- Grassington Square (NW-bound) Grassington
- National Park Centre (opp) Grassington
- Station Road (SW-bound) Grassington
- Doctor Laithe (adj) Threshfield
- Skirethorne Lane End (NW-bound) Threshfield
- Caravan Park (opp) Skirethorns
- Tennant's Arms Hotel (N-bound) Kilnsey
- Carpark (NE-bound) Kettlewell
- Fox and Hounds Inn (N-bound) Starbotton
- The Buck Inn (opp) Buckden
- Car Park (N-bound) Buckden
72A towards Skipton
All 26 stops
- Car Park (N-bound) Buckden
- The Buck Inn (adj) Buckden
- Fox And Hounds (S-bound) Starbotton
- Bluebell Hotel (opp) Kettlewell
- Tennant's Arms Hotel (S-bound) Kilnsey
- Caravan Park (adj) Skirethorns
- Skirethorne Lane End (SE-bound) Threshfield
- Piece Fields End (SE-bound) Threshfield
- Station Road (NE-bound) Grassington
- National Park Centre (opp) Grassington
- Grassington Square (NW-bound) Grassington
- Doctor Laithe (adj) Threshfield
- Fountaine Inn (adj) Linton
- Swinden Quarry (S-bound) Threapland
- Devonshire Arms (adj) Cracoe
- Skirse Gill Bridge (SW-bound) Hetton
- Duck Pond (E-bound) Rylstone
- Sandy Beck Bar (SE-bound) Stirton
- Crookrise (S-bound) Stirton
- None-Go-Bye Farm (SE-bound) Stirton
- Craven Heifer Inn (S-bound) Stirton
- Tarnmoor Crescent (SE-bound) Skipton
- Hill Rise (adj) Skipton
- Castle View Terrace (opp) Skipton
- Market Place (S-bound) Skipton
- Bus Station Stand 7 Skipton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 72A bus?
The first 72A departure on weekdays leaves at 09:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 72A bus?
The last 72A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 72A bus cost?
The 72A is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. North Yorkshire Council day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 72A bus?
The 72A is operated by North Yorkshire Council.
Timetable data from North Yorkshire Council via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.