The average train between Pontefract and Ilkley takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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 Pontefract and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Pontefract to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ilkley station.
Book your Pontefract to Ilkley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Ilkley is 42.5 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Ilkley via Leeds in around 1h 25m.