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.
Activities & attractions in Ilkley
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. The shortest domestic flight to Ilkley departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
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 £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 57m 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 £13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Ilkley
Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley
Most booked hotels in Ilkley
Hiring a car in Ilkley
Hiring a car in Ilkley costs £22 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Ilkley.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.