The average train between Blackburn and Ilkley takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 Blackburn and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Blackburn to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ilkley station.
Book your Blackburn to Ilkley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Blackburn and Ilkley is 47.4 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Ilkley via Leeds in around 2h 11m.