The average train between Durham and Ilkley takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Durham to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ilkley station.
Book your Durham to Ilkley train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Durham and Ilkley is 96 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Ilkley via Leeds in around 1h 58m.