Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ilkley has to offer.

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
C$ 104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 104
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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 12h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around C$ 89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 273 for a 2h 06m 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 rental from London, which is about 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , 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 50 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 70 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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 12h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around C$ 89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 273 for a 2h 06m 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 rental from London, which is about 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , 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 50 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 70 miles.

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

Renting a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. 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 rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. 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 rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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