The average train between York and Ilkley takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York 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 every 30 minutes between York and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
York to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ilkley station.
Book your York to Ilkley train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Ilkley is 48.7 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from York to Ilkley via Leeds in around 1h 11m.