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Buxton to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Ilkley takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton 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 35m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain train Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
3h 27m
£26–46

Buxton to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton 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 Buxton to Ilkley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 83.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Buxton to Ilkley via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 3h 27m.

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