Train Ilkley to Whitby from £52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ilkley and Whitby takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Whitby. 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 35m
Duration: 125 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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5h 7m

£45–85

Ilkley to Whitby train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Ilkley and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Whitby at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

3:40 PM → 7:33 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
5:12 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 10:11 AM
Arrives next day
13h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 6:17 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:25 PM → 7:16 AM
Arrives next day
10h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:12 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:12 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:12 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:12 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:12 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes

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