The average train between Ilkley and Rugby takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Rugby. 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 every 3 hours between Ilkley and Rugby. 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 Rugby at 12:26 PM. 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 Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Rugby station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Ilkley to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Ilkley to Rugby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Ilkley and Rugby is 176.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Rugby via Leeds and Tamworth in around 4h 8m.