Manchester to Ilkley Trains

Manchester to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Ilkley takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

1h 33m
Duration: 58 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Manchester to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

10:14 PM → 11:46 PM
1h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

4:21 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:30 AM → 6:29 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:30 AM → 6:29 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
Show more

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