What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Ilkley?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Ilkley is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Ilkley?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Ilkley is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Ilkley via Edinburgh Waverley, York and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Ilkley?

The distance between Aberdeen and Ilkley is 374 miles. The road distance is 307.7 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Ilkley without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Ilkley without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 7m and costs £100 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Ilkley?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Aberdeen to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Ilkley bus from?

Aberdeen to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Ilkley train from?

Aberdeen to Ilkley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Ilkley is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 7m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 36m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £230 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Ilkley bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Ilkley train arrive?

Aberdeen to Ilkley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Ilkley is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Aberdeen to Ilkley.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Ilkley?

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

There are 2799+ hotels available in Ilkley.

Aberdeen to Ilkley - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
6h 7m
£106–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
9h 36m
£42–61
Drive 305.9 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Ilkleycar 305.9 mi
5h 32m
£77–111
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
5h 21m
£100–243
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
6h 34m
£124–238
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Keighleytrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
8h 49m
£84–133
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane ABZ - LBA
6h 54m
£87–221
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
6h 14m
£127–319
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
7h 11m
£145–422
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 59m
£134–310

Aberdeen to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 371.6 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Ilkley via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Leeds in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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