The average train between Ilkley and Ludlow takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Ludlow. 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 Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Ludlow station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Ilkley to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Ilkley to Ludlow train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ilkley and Ludlow is 183.2 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Ludlow via Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 23m.