The average train between Perth and Ilkley takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 every 2 hours between Perth and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Ilkley station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Perth to Ilkley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Ilkley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Perth to Ilkley train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Ilkley is 292.9 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Ilkley via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds in around 6h 14m.