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Outbound fromIlkley to Durham by train
It takes an average of 2h 45m to travel from Ilkley to Durham by train, over a distance of around 60 miles (96 km). There are normally 33 trains per day travelling from Ilkley to Durham and tickets for this journey start from £27.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:21 | |
| Departure station | Ilkley | |
| Arrival station | Durham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 47m | |
| Distance | 60 miles (96 km) | |
| Frequency | 33 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £27.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Ilkley to Durham in 1 hour 47 minutes
If you want to travel from Ilkley to Durham by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Ilkley to Durham by train to take around 2 hours 45 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 47 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 33 trains per day running on this route, which spans 60 miles (96 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Durham. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Ilkley to Durham start from £27.60 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Ilkley to Durham is right for you.
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National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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