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Cardiff to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ilkley takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Ilkley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 19m
Duration
226 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Newcastle / ...
5h 25m
£84–148

Cardiff to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 226.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ilkley via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 5h 25m.

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