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, Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) and Box Tree Restaurant (35 - 37 Church Street) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in February
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in February
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 34h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ilkley. The train journey from Ilkley to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $256 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $270 for a 3h 15m 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkley using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around $24. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 137 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 34h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ilkley. The train journey from Ilkley to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $256 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $270 for a 3h 15m 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkley using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around $24. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,336 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,281 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Hiring a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43.