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$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
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 Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 84 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 rental from London, which is about 293 km 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 185 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 Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 84 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 rental from London, which is about 293 km 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Renting a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay C$ 2.92 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$ 35.02 and C$ 46.69.

Expect to pay C$ 2.92 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$ 35.02 and C$ 46.69.