The average train between Ilkley and Wigan takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Ilkley to Wigan. 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 Wigan. 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 Wigan at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Wigan station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Ilkley to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Book your Ilkley to Wigan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ilkley and Wigan is 68.3 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Wigan Wallgate via Leeds and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 55m.