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Ilkley to Edale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ilkley and Edale takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Edale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ilkley to Leedstrain train
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edaletrain train
2h 30m
£23–48

Ilkley to Edale train times

Trains run hourly between Ilkley and Edale. 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 Edale at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Edale? 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.

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  • Distance: 72.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Edale, England?

You can take a train from Ilkley to Edale via Leeds and Sheffield in around 2h 30m.

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