Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Shipley in November
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shipley in November
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shipley

Plane

When flying to Shipley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 5 miles 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Shipley, Wyork is the busiest station in Shipley. Another popular train station is Shipley Saltaire, Wyork, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shipley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 176 miles from Shipley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shipley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shipley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Shipley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 5 miles 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Shipley, Wyork is the busiest station in Shipley. Another popular train station is Shipley Saltaire, Wyork, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shipley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 176 miles from Shipley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shipley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shipley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Shipley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shipley

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shipley

Most booked hotels in Shipley

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The Abbey Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Travelodge Bradford Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Homeleigh Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Leonardo Hotel Bradford
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Hiring a car in Shipley

Hiring a car in Shipley costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Shipley.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Shipley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Shipley costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Shipley.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Shipley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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