The average train between Middlesbrough and Ilkley takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough to Ilkley. 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 Middlesbrough and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Middlesbrough to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ilkley station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Ilkley train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Ilkley is 81.8 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ilkley via Leeds in around 2h 17m.