The average train between Ilkley and Bath takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Bath. 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 Ilkley and Bath. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Bath at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Bath. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Bath station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Ilkley to Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Ilkley to Bath train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ilkley and Bath is 285.9 km. The road distance is 372 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 22m.