Ilkley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ilkley

With a population of 13,772, Ilkley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Ilkley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pranzo Italian Ilkley (Units 2 – 3 The Moors) and Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ilkley

Plane

When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ilkley from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 22h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $18 for a 0h 57m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 50 miles and will cost you around $26. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ilkley from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 22h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $18 for a 0h 57m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 50 miles and will cost you around $26. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Ilkley

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Hiring a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.77 and $45.02.

Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.77 and $45.02.