With a population of 13,772, Ilkley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Ilkley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pranzo Italian Ilkley (Units 2 – 3 The Moors South Hawksworth Street) and Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) are great picks.
When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ilkley from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.
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 $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the center.
Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 miles.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. 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 rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.