South Shields to Ilkley Trains

South Shields to Ilkley trains

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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.

2h 56m
Duration: 131 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Hourly
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3h 3m

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South Shields to Ilkley train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

11:56 PM → 7:05 AM
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7h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:11 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:56 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:39 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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.

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Ilkley, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 25m. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.

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