The average train between Glasgow and Ilkley takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Glasgow 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.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street station and arriving at Leeds station via Edinburgh Waverley station and York station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Glasgow to Ilkley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
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The distance between Glasgow and Ilkley is 265.9 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Ilkley via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Leeds in around 4h 37m.