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Cheltenham to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Ilkley takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.

4h 8m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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£74–111

Cheltenham to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 17m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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