Ilkley to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ilkley and Reading takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Ilkley to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 45m

£81–151

Ilkley to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Ilkley and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:40 PM → 8:46 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
5:12 PM → 9:11 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
6:04 PM → 9:46 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
6:14 PM → 10:11 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 35m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 35m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 31m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 43m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 43m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 35m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 35m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Ilkley to Reading via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m.

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