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Northampton to Ilkley trains

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The average train between Northampton and Ilkley takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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.

4h 57m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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4h 32m
£70–123

Northampton to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited9h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton to Ilkley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Northampton to Ilkley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 177.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Ilkley via Birmingham New Street and Leeds in around 4h 32m.

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