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. 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, Host (60 The Grove) and Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Ilkley to Manchester takes 1h 12m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $2,576 for a 2h 18m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around $10. From London, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 370 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 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Ilkley to Manchester takes 1h 12m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $2,576 for a 2h 18m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around $10. From London, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Hiring a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.09 and $46.78. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.09 and $46.78. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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