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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to London takes 2h 17m and costs around C$ 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 163 for a 3h 21m 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 rental from London, which is about 293 km from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkley using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about C$ 29 for a journey of 129 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to London takes 2h 17m and costs around C$ 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 163 for a 3h 21m 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 rental from London, which is about 293 km from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkley using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about C$ 29 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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$ 28.90 and C$ 38.53.

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$ 28.90 and C$ 38.53.