The average train between Bath and Ilkley takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath to Ilkley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bath and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath to Ilkley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Bath to Ilkley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Ilkley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Bath to Ilkley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bath and Ilkley is 285.9 km. The road distance is 369 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 29m.