The average train between Ilkley and Edinburgh takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Ilkley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Ilkley to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Ilkley and Edinburgh is 241.8 km. The road distance is 392 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h.