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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilkley is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilkley is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ilkley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ilkley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ilkley is 245 miles. The road distance is 187.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ilkley bus from?

Edinburgh to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ilkley train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ilkley is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ilkley bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ilkley train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ilkley is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Edinburgh to Ilkley.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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Edinburgh to Ilkley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ilkley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 48m
£82–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84 / ...
5h 54m
£26–38
Drive 186.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ilkleycar 186.8 mi
3h 40m
£46–67
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
5h 53m
£72–172
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Keighleytrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
5h 45m
£55–116
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 3m
£80–186
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
7h 8m
£92–232

Edinburgh to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 243.7 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ilkley, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 54m.

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