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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ilkley is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ilkley is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Railway Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Ilkley via Newton-le-Willows and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Chester to Ilkley?

The distance between Chester and Ilkley is 98 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ilkley without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 2h 54m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Chester to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ilkley bus from?

Chester to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ilkley train from?

Chester to Ilkley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Chester to Ilkley is to train via Warrington which takes 2h 54m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Chester to Ilkley bus arrive?

Chester to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Ilkley train arrive?

Chester to Ilkley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from Chester to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ilkley is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Chester to Ilkley.

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

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Chester to Ilkley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 62 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Ilkley by train, bus, or car

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Train via Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain
2h 54m
£30–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84 / ...
5h 25m
£17–29
Train, bus, line 62 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Hebden Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Hebden Bridge Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus B3
3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Ilkley Bus Stationbus 62 / ...
3h 44m
£25–44
Drive 85.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Ilkleycar 85.5 mi
1h 45m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
3h 4m
£34–63

Chester to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 97.4 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Ilkley via Newton-le-Willows and Leeds in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Railway Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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