Exeter to Ilkley Trains

Exeter to Ilkley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Ilkley takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

5h 52m
Duration: 293 mi
Distance: £151
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Exeter to Ilkley train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:27 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change

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