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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ilkley to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ilkley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pranzo Italian Ilkley (Units 2 – 3 The Moors) and Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in November
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 Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 55 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 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 126 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 193 km.

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 Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 55 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 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 126 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Ilkley

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Most booked hotels in Ilkley

Innkeeper's Lodge Ilkley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
The Wheatley Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
Rooms by Bistrot Pierre - The Crescent Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
The Craiglands Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 89+

Renting a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.48 and C$ 40.64. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.48 and C$ 40.64. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.