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Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Ilkley takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Ilkley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 5m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Kendal to Ilkley train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kendal and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 9:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited10h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Ilkley? 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.

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  • Distance: 90.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Lancaster to Shipley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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