Manchester to Ilkley by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Ilkley

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Ilkley, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:49 View journey
Last train 23:46 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 57
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey AU$31.39 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 7m
Train operators 4

Explore Manchester to Ilkley by train

Thinking about travelling from Manchester to Ilkley by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of a train ticket between Manchester and Ilkley

The cheapest ticket price along this route is AU$31.39. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Manchester to Ilkley daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Ilkley on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 28 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:49: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:35: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 01:01: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:46: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 25 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Manchester to Ilkley

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 28 minutes, spanning 57 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Manchester and Ilkley?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Ilkley

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Ilkley.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Ilkley

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester to Ilkley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Manchester to Ilkley covers 57 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.