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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ilkley is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ilkley is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Ilkley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Ilkley?

The distance between Birmingham and Ilkley is 129 miles. The road distance is 127.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Birmingham to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ilkley bus from?

Birmingham to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ilkley train from?

Birmingham to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ilkley is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Birmingham to Ilkley bus arrive?

Birmingham to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Ilkley train arrive?

Birmingham to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ilkley is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Birmingham to Ilkley.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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Birmingham to Ilkley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Ilkley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 47m
£68–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84
3h 47m
£17–26
Drive 126.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Ilkleycar 126.6 mi
2h 37m
£31–45
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84
4h 27m
£24–52

Birmingham to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 128.3 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Ilkley, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 47m.

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