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The average train between Ilkley and Preston takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Preston. 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 43m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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2h 50m
£25–49

Ilkley to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ilkley and Preston. 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 Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 26m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Preston? 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.

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  • Distance: 76.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Preston via Leeds in around 2h 50m.

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