The average train between Portsmouth and Ilkley takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Ilkley. 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 Portsmouth and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Ilkley station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Portsmouth to Ilkley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Ilkley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Portsmouth to Ilkley train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Ilkley is 351.2 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ilkley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 15m.