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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
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 37m and costs around C$ 10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 3h 05m 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 Sixt, 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 50 miles and will cost you around C$ 24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 28 for a journey of 140 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 37m and costs around C$ 10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 3h 05m 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 Sixt, 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 50 miles and will cost you around C$ 24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 28 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

KLM
Good (1,425 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,602 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,549 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,493 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 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$ 30.04 and C$ 40.05.

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$ 30.04 and C$ 40.05.