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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Ilkley takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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.

3h 15m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Ilkley via Sheffield and Leeds in around 2h 45m.

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