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 £15.86. 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 27 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 26 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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Manchester and Ilkley by train?

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

What is the Manchester to Ilkley train price?

The lowest price available on this route is £15.86. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When can I start booking my Manchester to Ilkley train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 5 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Manchester to Ilkley?

The fastest travel time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.