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

The cheapest way to get from Idle to Ilkley is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Idle to Ilkley is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £27 - £33.

Is there a direct bus between Idle and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Idle to Ilkley station. However, there are services departing from Fourlands Drive and arriving at Ilkley Bus Station via Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Idle to Ilkley?

The distance between Idle and Ilkley is 13 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.

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

The best way to get from Idle to Ilkley without a car is to line 612 bus and train which takes 1h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Idle to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idle to Ilkley bus from?

Idle to Ilkley bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Fourlands Drive station.

Where does the Idle to Ilkley bus arrive?

Idle to Ilkley bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Keighley Bus Station Entrance.

Can I drive from Idle to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Idle to Ilkley is 11 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Idle to Ilkley.

Where can I stay near Ilkley?

There are 2836+ hotels available in Ilkley.

Idle to Ilkley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 612 bus, and line 60 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Idle to Ilkley by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 612 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Idle Medical Centre to Briggatebus 612
2. Take the train from Shipley to Ilkleytrain Bradford Forster Square - Ilkley / ...
1h 3m
Drive 11 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Idle to Ilkleycar 11 mi
23 min
£3–4
Line 60 bus, line 62 bus
1. Take the bus from Fourlands Drive to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Ilkley Bus Stationbus 62 / ...
1h 45m
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Idle to Ilkleytaxi 11 mi
23 min
£27–33

Idle to Ilkley by bus

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1h 45mAverage Duration

£4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Fourlands Drive to Ilkley Bus Station via Keighley Bus Station Entrance and Keighley Bus Station in around 1h 45m.

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