The average train between Ilkley and Southampton takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Ilkley to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ilkley and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilkley to Southampton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Ilkley to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Ilkley to Southampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ilkley and Southampton is 337.2 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Southampton Central via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 2m.