Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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, Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) and Box Tree Restaurant (35 - 37 Church Street) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
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 Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Bradford takes 1h 29m and costs around C$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 68 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 150 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 Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Bradford takes 1h 29m and costs around C$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 68 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,212 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,321 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,144 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Renting a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay C$ 2.45 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$ 29.36 and C$ 39.14.

Expect to pay C$ 2.45 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$ 29.36 and C$ 39.14.