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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Ilkley
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 51 m
Trains on 18 Sept
8
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Ilkley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Ilkley will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from London to Ilkley you need to make at least one change.
C02169+
C332008:402h51London Kings Cross (KGX)11:31Ilkley station (ILK)£251One-way1 change- G08084+C331988:102h51London Kings Cross (KGX)11:01Ilkley station (ILK)£251One-way1 change
- C02087+C331947:102h51London Kings Cross (KGX)10:01Ilkley station (ILK)£251One-way1 change
- C02083+C087997:392h52London Kings Cross (KGX)10:31Ilkley station (ILK)£251One-way1 change
- G08100+C0880411:102h51London Kings Cross (KGX)14:01Ilkley station (ILK)£291One-way1 change
- G08100+C0880411:102h51London Kings Cross (KGX)14:01Ilkley station (ILK)£291One-way1 change
- C02169+C332008:402h51London Kings Cross (KGX)11:31Ilkley station (ILK)£251One-way1 change
- C02071+C3320910:402h51London Kings Cross (KGX)13:31Ilkley station (ILK)£321One-way1 change
- G08088+C088009:102h51London Kings Cross (KGX)12:01Ilkley station (ILK)£291One-way1 change
- G08084+C331988:102h51London Kings Cross (KGX)11:01Ilkley station (ILK)£251One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Ilkley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ilkley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £71.
Distance: 292 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ilkley:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ilkley costing on average £29.
A coach is £56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Ilkley costing on average £71.
Other travel options to Ilkley take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Coach takes on average 4h 20m.
The journey is about 1h 49m faster (2h 53m by train vs 4h 42m by car) and roughly £41 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£29 vs £70). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Ilkley train times
The table below shows live departures for London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02087+C33194 | 7:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h51 | 10:01 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
| C02083+C08799 | 7:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h52 | 10:31 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
| G08084+C33198 | 8:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h51 | 11:01 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
| C02169+C33200 | 8:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h51 | 11:31 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
| G08088+C08800 | 9:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h51 | 12:01 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
| C02135+C08801 | 9:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h51 | 12:31 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
| C02071+C33209 | 10:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h51 | 13:31 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
| G08100+C08804 | 11:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h51 | 14:01 Ilkley station (ILK) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Ilkley
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Ilkley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 23:21 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from London to Ilkley trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between London and Ilkley from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Ilkley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London and Ilkley
Most London to Ilkley trains use the London Kings Cross to Ilkley station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Ilkley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to London Bridge from London city centre
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge train station facilities and services
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Ilkley station do trains from London 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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