Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ilkley travel guide

Ilkley Tourism | Ilkley Guide

You're Going to Love Ilkley

With a population of 13,772, Ilkley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ilkley has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ilkley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) and Box Tree Restaurant (35 - 37 Church Street) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in January
Estimated hotel price
$75
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 center. The shortest flight to Ilkley from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 06m 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.

Car

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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 140 miles and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

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 New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 06m 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.

Car

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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 140 miles and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Ilkley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkley

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Most booked hotels in Ilkley

Chevin End Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1249 reviews)
$108+
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Haworth Old Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 81 reviews)
$147+
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The Wheatley Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1500 reviews)
$126+
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Leeming Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1041 reviews)
$103+
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The Abbey Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2694 reviews)
$96+
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The Cow & Calf by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1764 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.