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 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 Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around C$ 12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 62 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkley using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 65 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 10 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 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 Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around C$ 12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 62 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkley using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 65 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Renting a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.07 and C$ 40.09.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.07 and C$ 40.09.

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