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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Ilkley
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£75
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£120
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 57 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Ilkley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Ilkley will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
To travel from Edinburgh to Ilkley you need to make at least one change.
W29862+
C331946:023h59Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:01Ilkley station (ILK)£751One-way1 change- W29868+C331987:033h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:01Ilkley station (ILK)£1281One-way1 change
- W29873+C088008:083h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:01Ilkley station (ILK)£1581One-way1 change
- W29873+C088008:083h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:01Ilkley station (ILK)£1581One-way1 change
- W29868+C331987:033h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:01Ilkley station (ILK)£1281One-way1 change
- W29862+C331946:023h59Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:01Ilkley station (ILK)£751One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Ilkley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Ilkley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 242 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 17m Average total duration 13h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Ilkley:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Ilkley costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Ilkley take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 47m.
You'll arrive about 53m sooner (3h 27m by train vs 4h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Ilkley train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Ilkley trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29862+C33194 | 6:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h59 | 10:01 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
| W29868+C33198 | 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 11:01 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
| W29873+C08800 | 8:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h53 | 12:01 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Ilkley
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Trains from Edinburgh to Ilkley run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 20:10 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Ilkley trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Ilkley from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Ilkley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Ilkley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ilkley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Ilkley
Most Edinburgh to Ilkley trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Ilkley station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Ilkley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Which Ilkley station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Ilkley from Ilkley city centre
Ilkley train station facilities and services
Ilkley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ilkley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ilkley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ilkley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ilkley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ilkley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to both platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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