What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Ilkley?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Ilkley is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Ilkley?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Ilkley is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Railway Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Ilkley via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Southampton to Ilkley?

The distance between Southampton and Ilkley is 284 miles. The road distance is 247.5 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Ilkley without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Ilkley?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Southampton to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Ilkley bus from?

Southampton to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Ilkley train from?

Southampton to Ilkley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Southampton to Ilkley is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 8h 15m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Southampton to Ilkley bus arrive?

Southampton to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Ilkley train arrive?

Southampton to Ilkley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Ilkley is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Southampton to Ilkley.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Ilkley?

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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Southampton to Ilkley - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Ilkley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
5h 3m
£96–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
10h 53m
£43–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
8h 44m
£58–98
Drive 246 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Ilkleycar 246 mi
4h 32m
£61–88
Fly Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane SOU - LBA
8h 15m
£79–185
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 4m
£114–178
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 23m
£81–273
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
5h 27m
£116–278
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 58m
£95–332
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
7h 27m
£99–225

Southampton to Ilkley by train and bus

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Distance: 282.4 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Ilkley, England?

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 3m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 5 times a day.

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