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Ilkley to Leicester trains

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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.

2h 56m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£60
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 Leicestertrain train
2h 40m
£47–80

Ilkley to Leicester train times

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 11:21 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.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Ilkley to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Leicester via Leeds and Sheffield in around 2h 40m.

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