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Macclesfield to Ilkley trains

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The average train between Macclesfield and Ilkley takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield 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.

2h 56m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain train Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain train Leeds - Ilkley
2h 47m
£24–42

Macclesfield to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 77 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Ilkley via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 2h 47m.

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