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

Ilkley travel guide

Ilkley Tourism | Ilkley Guide

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
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 Christchurch and takes around 37h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $152 for a 3h 10m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 185 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 Christchurch and takes around 37h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $152 for a 3h 10m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,744 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,922 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,328 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Hiring a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.66 and $48.88. 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.66 and $48.88. 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Ilkley Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Ilkley city guide for the best Ilkley travel tips. To help you organise your Ilkley trip ideas, this Ilkley visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.