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Travel London to Ilkley in comfort
Travel from London King's Cross to Ilkley with a quick and easy connection at Leeds. Board an LNER Azuma service to Leeds, then switch to a Northern train for the final leg to Ilkley.
Enjoy a smooth journey with free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating and great value fares when you book direct with LNER. Whether you're visiting the Yorkshire countryside or heading home, we’ll get you there in comfort.
Average travel time
2h 59m
Distance
211.2 miles
Today's train times
Upcoming direct journeys for London Kings Cross to Ilkley trains

Get a little extra with your journey
Not only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.
When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:
Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
2% back on all LNER journeys
Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.
How to book cheap tickets for a London to Ilkley train
Book your London to Ilkley train in advance
Buying your London to Harrogate train tickets at least four weeks in advance ahead of your travel date can save you up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices.
Buy a Standard Advance ticket through the LNER website and app at least four weeks before you travel, and you'll save up to 47%* compared to buying any Standard ticket on the day of travel.
Book in advanceSave 1/3 on your train from London King's Cross to Ilkley with a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on train travel throughout Great Britain, which often offers 1/3 off the cost of your train tickets on most routes.
RailcardsUse our Deal Finder for the cheapest London to Ilkley rains
Access the best train fares between London King's Cross and Ilkley easily with the LNER app. Use Deal Finder to find the lowest prices on train tickets by simply entering your travel details. It's your shortcut to easier and more affordable travel!
Get the LNER App
Book your London to Ilkley train in advance
Buying your London to Harrogate train tickets at least four weeks in advance ahead of your travel date can save you up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices.
Buy a Standard Advance ticket through the LNER website and app at least four weeks before you travel, and you'll save up to 47%* compared to buying any Standard ticket on the day of travel.
Book in advanceSave 1/3 on your train from London King's Cross to Ilkley with a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on train travel throughout Great Britain, which often offers 1/3 off the cost of your train tickets on most routes.
RailcardsUse our Deal Finder for the cheapest London to Ilkley rains
Access the best train fares between London King's Cross and Ilkley easily with the LNER app. Use Deal Finder to find the lowest prices on train tickets by simply entering your travel details. It's your shortcut to easier and more affordable travel!
Get the LNER App
* Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.
Take the train to Ilkley from London with LNER
Taking the train from London King's Cross to Ilkley is quick and easy with LNER.
Covering a distance of 211 miles, our trains to Ilkley from London take just 2h 59m.
Once on-board, you'll be able to order food directly to your seat, browse the internet with free Wi-Fi, and charge your phone with a plug at every table.
And for a more luxurious London to Ilkley train journey, travel First Class – with wider seats, complimentary food and drinks and use of our London King's Cross First Class lounge.