Chester to Ilkley Trains

Chester to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Ilkley takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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.

2h 54m
Duration: 97 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Chester to Newton-le-Willowstrain
Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leedstrain
Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain

2h 54m

£30–59

Chester to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:36 PM → 8:39 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:36 PM → 9:39 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:36 PM → 10:38 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:36 PM → 11:46 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:02 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:52 AM → 7:05 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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