The average train between Ilkley and Swansea takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Swansea. 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 Swansea. 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 Swansea at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Swansea? 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 Swansea. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Ilkley to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Ilkley to Swansea train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ilkley and Swansea is 293.2 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Swansea via Leeds and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 21m.