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. Ilkley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Ilkley
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pranzo Italian Ilkley (Units 2 – 3 The Moors South Hawksworth Street) 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 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ilkley from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the center.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles.
Airlines serving Ilkley
Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley
Most booked hotels in Ilkley
Renting a car in Ilkley
Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08.