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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Ilkley is to bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Ilkley is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Memorial Roundabout and arriving at Railway Road via Old Steine, London Victoria and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Ilkley via Victoria station, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Ilkley?

The distance between Eastbourne and Ilkley is 271 miles. The road distance is 277.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Eastbourne to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Ilkley bus from?

Eastbourne to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Ilkley train from?

Eastbourne to Ilkley train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Ilkley is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Ilkley bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Eastbourne to Ilkley train arrive?

Eastbourne to Ilkley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Ilkley is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Eastbourne to Ilkley.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
5h 3m
£98–152
Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
11h 31m
£33–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
11h 26m
£40–64
Drive 276.1 mi
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Ilkleycar 276.1 mi
5h 6m
£69–100
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LGW - LBA
6h 59m
£75–172
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 7m
£115–325
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
7h 37m
£124–394
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 57m
£145–319

Eastbourne to Ilkley by bus

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Distance: 269.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Ilkley via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Roundabout to Railway Road via Old Steine, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 26m.

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