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Outbound fromIlkley to Tunbridge Wells by train
It takes an average of 9h 19m to travel from Ilkley to Tunbridge Wells by train, over a distance of around 212 miles (341 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Ilkley to Tunbridge Wells and tickets for this journey start from £65.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 18:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:10 | |
| Departure station | Ilkley | |
| Arrival station | Tunbridge Wells | |
| Journey time | From 5h 4m | |
| Distance | 212 miles (341 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £65.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Ilkley to Tunbridge Wells in 5 hours 4 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Ilkley to Tunbridge Wells? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 19 minutes to travel the 212 miles (341 km) from Ilkley to Tunbridge Wells by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Southeastern to Tunbridge Wells. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Ilkley to Tunbridge Wells in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £65.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Tunbridge Wells by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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