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 £45 - £120 and takes 8h 26m.

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 31m 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 Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

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.

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 and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 or bus from Southampton to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Southampton to Ilkley is to train which takes 5h and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Southampton to Ilkley bus arrive?

Southampton to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 31m to drive from Southampton to Ilkley.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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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
£101–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
8h 26m
£48–113
Drive 246 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Ilkleycar 246 mi
4h 31m
£60–87
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4h 56m
£97–211
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 3m
£145–212
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 42m
£64–111
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 20m
£103–337
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 26m
£125–300
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 49m
£111–376

Southampton to Ilkley by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 282.4 mi
Duration: 5h

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Railway Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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