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
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 1h 28m 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 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 45 miles and will cost you around AED 44. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 51 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Ilkley
Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley
Hiring a car in Ilkley
Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. 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.