Chester to Ilkley Trains

Chester to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Ilkley takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 7m
Duration: 97 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington

best

Take the train from Chester to Newton-le-Willowstrain
Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leedstrain
Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain

2h 56m

£29–59

Chester to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:52 PM → 5:30 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
3:52 PM → 6:34 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
4:52 PM → 7:30 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
5:52 PM → 8:31 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:42 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 12:39 PM
3h • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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