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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ilkley is to train and car ferry and bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 15h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ilkley is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Railway Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ilkley?

The distance between Belfast and Ilkley is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Ilkley without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 13h 2m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Belfast to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ilkley bus from?

Belfast to Ilkley bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Ilkley bus arrive?

Belfast to Ilkley bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Ilkley?

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

There are 2823+ hotels available in Ilkley.

Belfast to Ilkley - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Ilkley by plane, bus, car ferry, train, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the bus from Otley Bus Station to Railway Roadbus
3h 54m
Train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
15h 27m
£52–91
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
13h 2m
£70–159
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
13h 14m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Shipleytrain
13h 32m
£162–483
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4h 52m
£56–158
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
5h 22m
£53–153
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BFS - LBA
2. Take the bus from Otley Bus Station to Railway Roadbus
4h 14m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
5h 41m
£82–217
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain
6h 30m
£61–163
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Leedstrain
5h 55m
£66–163
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ilkleycar
6h 11m
£76–298

Belfast to Ilkley by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

13h 2mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Ilkley.

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ilkley, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ilkley. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, take the bus to Otley, walk to Otley Bus Station, then take the bus to Railway Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Ilkley via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leeds in around 13h 2m.

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