The average train between Ilkley and Edale takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Edale. 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 Ilkley and Edale. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Edale at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Edale. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Edale station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Ilkley to Edale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ilkley station.
Ilkley to Edale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edale station.
Book your Ilkley to Edale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ilkley and Edale is 62.1 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Edale via Leeds and Sheffield in around 2h 30m.