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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Ilkley is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Ilkley is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Railway Road via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Ilkley via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Ilkley?

The distance between Cambridge and Ilkley is 171 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Ilkley without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 3h 36m and costs £60 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Cambridge to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Ilkley bus from?

Cambridge to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Ilkley train from?

Cambridge to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Ilkley is to train via Peterborough which takes 3h 36m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Cambridge to Ilkley bus arrive?

Cambridge to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Ilkley train arrive?

Cambridge to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Ilkley is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cambridge to Ilkley.

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

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 36m
£60–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84 / ...
6h 54m
£24–39
Drive 163.6 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Ilkleycar 163.6 mi
3h 3m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stevenagetrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
3h 54m
£69–109
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Ely to Nottinghamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain Nottingham - Leeds
6h 26m
£71–125

Cambridge to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 169.9 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Ilkley via Peterborough and Leeds in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Railway Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Leeds Cultural Stop C, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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