Leicester to Ilkley Trains

Leicester to Ilkley trains

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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: £71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain

2h 46m

£53–90

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, August 12, 2026

7:10 PM → 10:00 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:41 PM → 11:00 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:10 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:06 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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