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Ilkley to Stafford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ilkley and Stafford takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 9m
£35–66

Ilkley to Stafford train times

Trains run hourly between Ilkley and Stafford. 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 Stafford at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 112.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Stafford via Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 9m.

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