The average train between Melton Mowbray and Ilkley takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melton Mowbray is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Melton Mowbray to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray station and arriving at Ilkley station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Melton Mowbray to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.
Melton Mowbray to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Melton Mowbray to Ilkley train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Melton Mowbray and Ilkley is 143.2 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Melton Mowbray to Ilkley via Peterborough and Leeds in around 3h 28m.