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Trip Overview

The average train between Ilkley and Whitby takes 5h 36m 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 36m
Duration
125 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited10h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Whitby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 125.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Ilkley to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 5h 6m.

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