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Overview: Train from Ilkley to Menston
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Ilkley to Menston and enjoy the approximately 6 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 23:51.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 6 km |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Ilkley to Menston trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ilkley to Menston.
The train distance from Ilkley to Menston is 6 km.
The first train from Ilkley to Menston leaves at 5:50.
The last train from Ilkley to Menston departs at 23:51.
Yes, there is a direct train between Ilkley and Menston. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Northern Trains Limited.
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited from Ilkley to Menston trainsNorthern Trains Limited trains will get you between Ilkley and Menston. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
10m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£5
Northern Trains Limited frequency
25 a day
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Ilkley and Menston
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ilkley to Menston.
There is no night train service from Ilkley to Menston.
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Things to do in Menston
Discover the best of Menston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Menston trip today.
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The Cow and Calf Rocks
Edge-of-moor viewpoint above Menston with sweeping panoramas over Wharfedale and rewarding walking routes across open countryside.
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Yorkshire pie
A hearty Yorkshire beef-and-onion stew baked under a suet crust. It is a classic West Yorkshire comfort dish long tied to local home cooking.
Yorkshire Sunday roast
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy. It is a defining Sunday meal across Yorkshire and widely eaten in local pubs.
Yorkshire pudding
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The Cheese Hall
Casual café and brunch spot in Menston for coffee, breakfasts and light lunches, popular for an easy daytime meal.
The Fox
Traditional village pub in Menston serving British favourites, ales and Sunday roasts in a relaxed, historic setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Menston has limited dining, so visitors often use nearby Leeds or Ilkley where accommodation, meals and rail fares are typical regional prices.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £4.10
- Day pass
- £6.00
To the city centre
Leeds station -> Leeds station, Leeds
- Distance
- 0.5 km
- Travel time
- 7 min
- For West Yorkshire buses, contactless card payment is commonly accepted, but rail tickets from Menston should be bought before boarding.
- Leeds station is a short walk from the city centre, so the train from Menston is usually the simplest arrival option.
Plan your visit to Menston
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Menston.
The train journey from Ilkley to Menston is scenic, offering views of the picturesque Wharfedale valley, with lush countryside and charming stone-built towns along the route.
FAQs: Ilkley to Menston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilkley to Menston 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 Menston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Ilkley to Menston in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Ilkley to Menston.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ilkley and Menston
Most Ilkley to Menston trains use the Ilkley to Menston station pair. Use this guide to compare Ilkley and Menston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Ilkley
Arrival train stations in Menston
Which Ilkley station do trains to Menston leave from?
Trains from Ilkley to Menston leave from Ilkley. The station is from Ilkley city centre at Ilkley station, Station Plaza, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HF.
IlkleyIlkley station, Station Plaza, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HF+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Ilkley from Ilkley city centre
Onward travel informationBusline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesReplacement transport will pick up/drop off at the bus interchange adjacent to Ilkley Station.
MetroWYPTE 0113 245 7676
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.
Which Menston station do trains from Ilkley arrive at?
Trains from Ilkley to Menston arrive at Menston. Menston is 1 km from Menston city centre.
MenstonMenston station, Station Road, Menston, West Yorkshire, LS29 6JH+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Menston from Menston city centre
Bus34 · 1m · every ~6 min
Menston train station facilities and services
Menston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Menston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Menston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Menston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Menston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Menston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level access to platform 1. There is a footbridge over the tracks which is the only access to the Leeds/Bradford platform 2. Mobility impaired passengers travelling towards Leeds/Bradford are requested to travel via Ilkley and change trains there, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Train stations for Ilkley to Menston
Check train stations information for Ilkley and Menston, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Ilkley that goes to Menston is Ilkley, and it arrives at Menston.
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