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 Trenitalia. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around C$ 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 70 for a 1h 40m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and DRIVALIA , 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$ 14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 113 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 Trenitalia. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around C$ 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 70 for a 1h 40m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and DRIVALIA , 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$ 14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,900 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,435 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,813 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,214 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Renting a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.91 and C$ 39.88.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.91 and C$ 39.88.