The average train between Kings Cross and Ilkley takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Kings Cross 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.
Trains run hourly between Kings Cross and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Kings Cross to Ilkley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
Kings Cross to Ilkley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Kings Cross to Ilkley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Kings Cross and Ilkley is 290.1 km. The road distance is 323 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m.