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, Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) and Pranzo Italian Ilkley (Units 2 – 3 The Moors South Hawksworth Street) are great picks.
When to visit Ilkley
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 40h 55m.
Train
Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Ilkley to Manchester takes 1h 04m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $307 for a 3h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Ilkley
Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley
Hiring a car in Ilkley
Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.89 and $47.85. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ilkley, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.