The average train between Bournemouth and Ilkley takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Ilkley station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Bournemouth to Ilkley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Ilkley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Bournemouth to Ilkley train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Ilkley is 356.4 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ilkley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 36m.