The average train between Swindon and Ilkley takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Swindon 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 Swindon and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Ilkley station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Swindon to Ilkley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Ilkley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Swindon to Ilkley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Ilkley is 263.3 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Ilkley via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 29m.