The average train between Ilkley and Carnforth takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Carnforth. 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 every 4 hours between Ilkley and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Carnforth station via Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Ilkley to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ilkley station.
Ilkley to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carnforth station.
Book your Ilkley to Carnforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ilkley and Carnforth is 65.7 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Carnforth via Shipley in around 2h 49m.