Shipley travel guide

Shipley Tourism | Shipley Guide

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.

When to visit Shipley

Shipley in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shipley in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 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 Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shipley takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 126 km.

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 Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shipley takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 126 km.

Airports near Shipley

Airlines serving Shipley

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shipley

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shipley

Most booked hotels in Shipley

The Abbey Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Victoria Mills Apartment Shipley
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Leonardo Hotel Bradford
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£50+
Homeleigh Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£47+
ibis Bradford Shipley
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£49+
Travelodge Bradford Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£36+

Hiring a car in Shipley

Hiring a car in Shipley costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Manchester.

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 £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Shipley is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Shipley costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Manchester.

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 £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Shipley is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.