The average train between Shrewsbury and Ilkley takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Ilkley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Shrewsbury to Ilkley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Ilkley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Ilkley train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Ilkley is 148.6 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Ilkley via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 3h 40m.