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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
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 Montreal and takes around 10h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around C$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 66 for a 3h 05m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 12 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 Montreal and takes around 10h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around C$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 66 for a 3h 05m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,684 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,598 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,358 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,121 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Renting a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.26 and C$ 40.35.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.26 and C$ 40.35.