The average train between York and Idle takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is an hourly train service from York to Idle. 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 York and Idle. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Idle at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Idle. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Idle station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
York to Idle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Idle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Apperley Bridge station.
Book your York to Idle train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Idle is 44.6 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from York to Apperley Bridge via Leeds in around 57 min.