Shipley travel guide
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You're Going to Love Shipley
With a population of 28,544, Shipley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shipley to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Shipley
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pepper Mill (83 Bingley Rd) and Waterside Bistro & Bar (Unit B 7 Wharf Street) are great picks.
When to visit Shipley
How to Get to Shipley
Plane
When flying to Shipley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Shipley departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shipley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shipley to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £43 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Shipley, Wyork is the busiest station in Shipley. Another popular train station is Shipley Saltaire, Wyork, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Shipley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 283 km from Shipley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shipley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shipley takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Shipley
Where to stay in Shipley
Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shipley
Most booked hotels in Shipley
Hiring a car in Shipley
Hiring a car in Shipley costs £28 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Shipley.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Shipley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Shipley is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.