The average train between Wigan and Ilkley takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Wigan 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 Wigan and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Ilkley station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Wigan to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Wigan to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ilkley station.
Book your Wigan to Ilkley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wigan and Ilkley is 68.3 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Ilkley via Manchester Victoria and Leeds in around 2h 25m.