The average train between Ilkley and St Ives takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Ilkley to St Ives. 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 St Ives. 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 St Ives at 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to St Ives? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at St Ives station via Hayle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Ilkley to St Ives train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to St Ives train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hayle station.
Book your Ilkley to St Ives train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ilkley and St Ives is 482.2 km. The road distance is 677 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Hayle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £210–310 and the journey takes 7h 12m.