The average train between Liverpool and Ilkley takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Liverpool to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Liverpool to Ilkley train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Liverpool and Ilkley is 95.2 km. The road distance is 151 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 1h 53m.