The average train between Reading and Ilkley takes 3h 57m 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.
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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ilkley station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Reading to Ilkley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Ilkley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Reading to Ilkley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Ilkley is 280.5 km. The road distance is 385 km.
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 4h 13m.