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, Host (60 The Grove) and Brooks (26 Brook Street West Yorkshire) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6331
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6331
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 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ilkley from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 3,422 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 ₹ 584. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,168 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ilkley from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 3,422 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 ₹ 584. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,168 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Ilkley

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 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)
₹ 6,927+
Dalesgate Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,261+
Yha Haworth
3 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,439+

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, 66% 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.