Exeter to Ilkley Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Ilkley takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

6h 6m
Duration: 293 mi
Distance: £149
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Exeter to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 3:39 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:39 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:39 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:39 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.