The average train between Cheltenham and Ilkley takes 4h 4m 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.
Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Cheltenham to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Cheltenham to Ilkley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham and Ilkley is 225.9 km. The road distance is 279 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m.