The average train between Ilkley and Idle takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Idle. 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 Idle. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Idle at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Idle. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Idle station via Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Ilkley to Idle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ilkley station.
Ilkley to Idle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shipley station.
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The distance between Ilkley and Idle is 11.8 km. The road distance is 22 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Ilkley to Shipley hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 23 min.