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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ilkley is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Ilkley is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Railway Road via London Victoria and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Ilkley via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Ilkley?

The distance between Bournemouth and Ilkley is 313 miles. The road distance is 274.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ilkley without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 38m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Bournemouth to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Ilkley bus from?

Bournemouth to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Ilkley train from?

Bournemouth to Ilkley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ilkley is to train via London which takes 5h 38m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ilkley bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ilkley train arrive?

Bournemouth to Ilkley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Ilkley is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Bournemouth to Ilkley.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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Bournemouth to Ilkley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth to Ilkley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
5h 38m
£106–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
9h 46m
£38–86
Drive 272.7 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Ilkleycar 272.7 mi
4h 55m
£69–99
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane SOU - LBA
7h 58m
£104–238
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain Reading - Leeds / ...
6h 22m
£126–196
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 21m
£120–380
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
9h 19m
£94–208
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
7h 54m
£129–409

Bournemouth to Ilkley by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 311 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ilkley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Railway Road via London Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 46m.

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