The average train between Swansea and Ilkley takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 1:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Ilkley station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Swansea to Ilkley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Ilkley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Swansea to Ilkley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swansea and Ilkley is 293.2 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Ilkley via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 6h 35m.