The average train between Bolton and Ilkley takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton 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 Bolton and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Bolton to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Bolton to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ilkley station.
Book your Bolton to Ilkley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Ilkley is 55.2 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Ilkley via Manchester Victoria and Leeds in around 2h 16m.