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How to get fromEastbourne to Ilkleyby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    5h 3m
    £97–152

  2. Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    11h 30m
    £34–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoriabus bus 817
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    10h 56m
    £38–59

  4. Drive  276.1 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Ilkleycar car 276.1 mi
    5h 6m
    £69–100

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LGW - LBA
    6h 59m
    £75–172

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    7h 7m
    £114–315

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LCY - LBA
    7h 32m
    £268–529

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    7h 37m
    £123–374

Eastbourne to Ilkley by train and subway

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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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, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 56m.

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