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It takes an average of 6h 36m to travel from Cheltenham Spa to Ilkley by train, over a distance of around 141 miles (226 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Ilkley and tickets for this journey start from £63 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:11 | |
| Departure station | Cheltenham Spa | |
| Arrival station | Ilkley | |
| Journey time | From 3h 28m | |
| Distance | 141 miles (226 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £63 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Ilkley by train
Looking to travel from Cheltenham Spa to Ilkley by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 36 minutes to travel from Cheltenham Spa to Ilkley by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 28 minutes though. You'll usually find 14 trains per day running along the 141 miles (226 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Ilkley, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway to get to Ilkley. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cheltenham Spa to Ilkley in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £63.00.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Cheltenham Spa to Ilkley?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.