Ilkley to Edinburgh Trains

Ilkley to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ilkley and Edinburgh takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 9m

Duration

244 mi

Distance

£116

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Ilkley to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Ilkley and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:10 PM
4h • 1 change
10:10 AM → 2:10 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:10 PM
4h • 1 change
10:10 AM → 2:10 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:10 PM
4h • 1 change
10:10 AM → 2:10 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:10 PM
4h • 1 change
10:10 AM → 2:10 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:10 PM
4h • 1 change
10:10 AM → 2:10 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:10 PM
4h • 1 change
10:10 AM → 2:10 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 3:10 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Edinburgh? 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.

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 5 times a week.

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