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Baildon is back – and Northern is here to get you there! Nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Baildon sits between the historic village of Saltaire and the spa town of Ilkley. 

Home to the Shipley Glen Tramway, there's more to see and do in Baildon than you might think. From beautiful green spaces and woodland, like Denso Marton Nature Reserve, to golfing and even alpaca trekking at Altreka, Baildon is a wonderful place to enjoy a day out in the North.

Book your tickets in advance with Northern to save up to 60% and remember – kids go half price, visit Baildon by train today!

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Popular trains to Baildon

Leeds to Baildon

Average time: 0h 33m
Cheapest Advanced
£5.50

Saltaire to Baildon

Average time: 0h 18m
Cheapest Advanced
£3.60

Bradford Forster Square to Baildon

Average time: 0h 11m
Cheapest Advanced
£1.80

Trains from Baildon

Baildon to Leeds

Average time: 0h 38m
Cheapest Advanced
£5.50

Baildon to Ilkley

Average time: 0h 20m
Cheapest Advanced
£1.80

Baildon to Saltaire

Average time: 0h 18m
Cheapest Advanced
£3.60

Baildon train station

If you're visiting Baildon by train, it's useful to know that there is only one train station in Baildon, providing easy access to the village. With regular arrivals and departures to nearby Bradford and Ilkley, the station is mobility scooter-friendly with ticket machines where you can top up your Smartcard if needed.

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Baildon

Connecting Baildon to the North, the train station has ticket machines, a car park with bike stands and step-free access to the platform. Visit Baildon by train today!

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Education Season Tickets

You can save up to 50%* on school travel by travelling on train with our Education Season tickets. Once a child has an annual ticket, they have access to unlimited travel between two chosen stations, any day, any time, for a full year! Thats 365 days of hassle free travel.

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Things to do in Baildon and the surrounding areas

Looking for a day trip from Baildon? With over 500 amazing destinations to explore across the North of England with Northern, the hardest part is choosing where to go! Take a trip to Saltaire and discover the Salts Mill, visit Bradford to catch a show at the Alhambra Theatre, spend the day at Leeds Art Gallery or step back in time at Skipton Castle – the possibilities are endless! 

Things to do in the Yorkshire Dales

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Did you know?

On a gritstone boulder in Baildon Moor you'll find some of the most significant cup and ring markings in Britain - some of which are over 4,000 years old! The meaning behind these is still not fully understood, but it's widely believed they could be some form of map or religious symbols.

Did you know?

On a gritstone boulder in Baildon Moor you'll find some of the most significant cup and ring markings in Britain - some of which are over 4,000 years old! The meaning behind these is still not fully understood, but it's widely believed they could be some form of map or religious symbols.

Cheap train tickets to Baildon

Save by purchasing a Railcard

Using an eligible Railcard can save you up to one-third on train tickets. They are a great way to secure cheap rail fares. Purchasing a Railcard is easy and typically only costs £35 for a whole year.

Get the train to Baildon during off-peak times

Off-peak tickets let you dodge the rush and enjoy a more peaceful journey. They’re more flexible than Advance tickets and can be bought up to the day you travel. Avoid the crowds and enjoy a quieter train journey with Northern.

Save with an Advance train ticket

Booking in advance is the best way to get our lowest fares on trains to Baildon, allowing you to save up to 60% compared to buying an Anytime or Off-Peak ticket on the day. Advance train tickets are released 12 weeks before travel and can be purchased up to 15 minutes before departure if tickets are still available.

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