The average train between Ilkley and Exeter takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley to Exeter. 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 2 hours between Ilkley and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Ilkley to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Ilkley to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Ilkley and Exeter is 374.4 km. The road distance is 475 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 35m.