Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ilkley to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ilkley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Host (60 The Grove) and Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ilkley from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $128 for a 4h 14m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 293 km from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 km.

Plane

When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ilkley from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $128 for a 4h 14m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 293 km from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 km.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Hiring a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.58 and $47.44. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.58 and $47.44. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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