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
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. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Ilkley include British Airways, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Ilkley from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.
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 €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about €22 for a 1h 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 hire from London, which is about 293 km 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 72 km and will cost you around €4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 108 km.
Airlines serving Ilkley
Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley
Hiring a car in Ilkley
Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.72 and €27.62. 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 car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.