Reading to Ilkley Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Ilkley takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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.

3h 55m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 59m

£82–149

Reading to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:20 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
4:55 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 46m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
10:46 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Ilkley? 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 Reading, England and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Ilkley via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 3h 59m.

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