The average train between South Shields and Ilkley takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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 South Shields and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
South Shields to Ilkley train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Ilkley train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Leeds station.
The distance between South Shields and Ilkley is 122 km. The road distance is 211 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.