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 £35 - £65 and takes 10h 6m.

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 London Heathrow Airport and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

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 - £160.

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 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 7h 30m.

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?

There are 2799+ hotels available in Ilkley.

Southampton to Ilkley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 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
£96–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Uk900 / ...
10h 6m
£37–61
Drive 246 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Ilkleycar 246 mi
4h 32m
£62–89
Fly Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane SOU - LBA
7h 30m
£94–217
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 Reading - Leeds / ...
5h 52m
£113–178
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain
8h 35m
£110–193
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 51m
£107–362
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
7h 22m
£116–391
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 29m
£101–230

Southampton to Ilkley by train, subway, and foot

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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, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Railway Road via London Heathrow Airport, Leeds Cultural Stop C, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 6m.

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