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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Bath is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Bath is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Bath. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at James Street West via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Bath. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Bath Spa via Leeds and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Bath?

The distance between Ilkley and Bath is 232 miles. The road distance is 217.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Bath without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ilkley to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Bath bus from?

Ilkley to Bath bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Railway Road station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Bath train from?

Ilkley to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Ilkley to Bath?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Bath is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Ilkley to Bath bus arrive?

Ilkley to Bath bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkley to Bath train arrive?

Ilkley to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Bath is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Ilkley to Bath.

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

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Ilkley to Bath - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 1m
£121–181
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
8h 48m
£40–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 53m
Drive 216.1 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Bathcar 216.1 mi
4h 27m
£53–76
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
6h 18m
£59–137
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5h 43m
£75–188
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
6h 45m
£124–276
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
6h 37m
£134–411
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 42m
£136–314

Ilkley to Bath by train

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to James Street West via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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