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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Ilkley takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.

3h 12m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Ilkley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Ilkley, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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