The average train between Ilkley and Leicester takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Leicester. 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Leicester station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Ilkley to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ilkley station.
Ilkley to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Ilkley to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Ilkley and Leicester is 150.3 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Leicester via Leeds and Sheffield in around 2h 41m.