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Bolton to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Ilkley takes 2h 19m 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.

2h 19m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain train
2h 2m
£20–42

Bolton to Ilkley train times

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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.

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  • Distance: 68.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Ilkley via Manchester Victoria and Leeds in around 2h 2m.

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