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.

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

Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6332
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6332
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 centre. The shortest flight to Ilkley from India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Leeds takes 1h 00m and costs around ₹ 2,004 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about ₹ 1,419 for a 1h 24m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles 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 65 miles and will cost you around ₹ 584. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 668 for a journey of 69 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ilkley from India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Leeds takes 1h 00m and costs around ₹ 2,004 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about ₹ 1,419 for a 1h 24m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles 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 65 miles and will cost you around ₹ 584. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 668 for a journey of 69 miles.

Airports near Ilkley

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Most booked hotels in Ilkley

Leeming Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,180+
Dalesgate Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,263+
Yha Haworth
3 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,443+

Hiring a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.