Train Chester to Ilkley from £47 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Ilkley takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 27m
Duration: 104 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Chester to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

8:28 PM → 9:43 AM
Arrives next day
13h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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