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.

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in March
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ilkley from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $183 for a 2h 49m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkley using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 60 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 65 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ilkley from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $183 for a 2h 49m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkley using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 60 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 65 miles.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,747 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,700 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,199 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,667 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,437 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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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.

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.