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Cardiff to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ilkley takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

5h 43m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 33m
£101–165

Cardiff to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited12h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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: 245.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ilkley via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 5h 33m.

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