The average train between Warrington and Ilkley takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Warrington 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 Warrington and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Warrington is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Warrington 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 Warrington to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Warrington station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Warrington to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
Warrington to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ilkley station.
Book your Warrington to Ilkley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Warrington and Ilkley is 77.4 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Ilkley via Newton-le-Willows and Leeds in around 2h 26m.