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.

Where to Eat in Ilkley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brooks (26 Brook Street West Yorkshire) and The Wheatley Arms (Wheatley Lane Ben Rhydding) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 36h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Ilkley to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $124 for a 3h 07m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkley using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 135 km and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 225 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 36h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Ilkley to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $124 for a 3h 07m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkley using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 135 km and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Hiring a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48.

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