The average train between Southampton and Ilkley takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ilkley station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Southampton to Ilkley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ilkley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Southampton to Ilkley train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Ilkley is 337.2 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ilkley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 4m.