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Scunthorpe to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Ilkley takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 15m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Doncastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain train
1h 59m
£21–44

Scunthorpe to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Scunthorpe and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited10h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 30m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 30m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 56m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 56m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe to Ilkley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Ilkley via Doncaster and Leeds in around 1h 59m.

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