The average train between Nottingham and Ilkley takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Nottingham to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Nottingham to Ilkley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nottingham and Ilkley is 116.9 km. The road distance is 151 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Nottingham to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 57m.