The average train between Scarborough and Ilkley takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Scarborough to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ilkley station.
Book your Scarborough to Ilkley train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Scarborough and Ilkley is 100.6 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Ilkley via Leeds in around 2h 7m.