Preston to Ilkley Trains

Preston to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Ilkley takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 42m
Duration: 77 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 30m

£25–46

Preston to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:43 PM → 6:29 AM
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8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:42 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 1:39 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 2:39 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 3:39 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

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Preston to Ilkley train times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:43 PM → 6:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM

6:44 AM → 9:00 AM

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM

8:44 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM

6:44 AM → 9:00 AM

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM

8:44 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM

6:44 AM → 9:00 AM

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM

8:44 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:42 AM → 12:39 PM

10:46 AM → 1:39 PM

11:42 AM → 2:39 PM

12:42 PM → 3:39 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM

6:44 AM → 9:00 AM

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM

8:44 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM

6:44 AM → 9:00 AM

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM

8:44 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:03 AM

6:44 AM → 9:00 AM

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM

8:44 AM → 11:01 AM

Frequently asked questions

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9:43 PM → 6:29 AM
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