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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ilkley is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ilkley is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Railway Road via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Ilkley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Exeter to Ilkley?

The distance between Exeter and Ilkley is 295 miles. The road distance is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £150 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Exeter to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ilkley bus from?

Exeter to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ilkley train from?

Exeter to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Exeter to Ilkley is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Exeter to Ilkley bus arrive?

Exeter to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Ilkley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ilkley is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Exeter to Ilkley.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 23m
£154–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
8h 55m
£30–73
Drive 281.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Ilkleycar 281.4 mi
5h 16m
£70–100
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
5h 6m
£101–239
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain
9h 1m
£137–251
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
5h 44m
£130–288
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 47m
£105–240
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury 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
8h 2m
£140–329

Exeter to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 292.9 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Railway Road via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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