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, Pranzo Italian Ilkley (139 Bolling Road) and Host (60 The Grove) 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 Wellington and takes around 42h 15m.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ilkley to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 72 km and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Ilkley
Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley
Hiring a car in Ilkley
Expect to pay $3.23 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 $38.71 and $51.61. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.