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The average train between Wakefield and Ilkley takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wakefield 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.

59 min
Duration
26 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Wakefield to Ilkley train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Wakefield and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited54 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited53 min • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 21m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited48 min • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited52 min • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited52 min • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 25.6 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Ilkley via Leeds in around 1h 2m.

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