The average train between Bedford and Ilkley takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford 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 Bedford and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Ilkley station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Bedford to Ilkley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Ilkley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Bedford to Ilkley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Ilkley is 218.9 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Ilkley via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 1m.
