The average train between Ilkley and Bournemouth takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Ilkley to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Bournemouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Ilkley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Ilkley to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ilkley and Bournemouth is 356.4 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Bournemouth via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 39m.