The average train between Congleton and Ilkley takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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.
Trains run hourly between Congleton and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Ilkley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Congleton to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.
Congleton to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ilkley station.
Book your Congleton to Ilkley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Congleton and Ilkley is 88.6 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Ilkley via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 2h 47m.