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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Blackburn is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Blackburn is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Brook Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 4 and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Blackburn via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Blackburn?

The distance between Ilkley and Blackburn is 65 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Ilkley to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Blackburn bus from?

Ilkley to Blackburn bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Brook Street station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Blackburn train from?

Ilkley to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ilkley station.

Train or bus from Ilkley to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Blackburn is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 64 bus and line 280 bus and line 22 bus, which costs and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Ilkley to Blackburn bus arrive?

Ilkley to Blackburn bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station Stand 3.

Where does the Ilkley to Blackburn train arrive?

Ilkley to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Blackburn is 34 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Ilkley to Blackburn.

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

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Ilkley to Blackburn - 6 ways to travel via train, line 64 bus, and line 280 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilkley to Blackburn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Leedstrain Ilkley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Blackburntrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 30m
£25–46
Drive 33.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilkley to Blackburncar 33.9 mi
46 min
£9–12
Line 64 bus, line 280 bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Bus Station Stand 3bus 873 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus 280
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus 22
2h 53m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilkley to Blackburntaxi 33.9 mi
46 min
£70–90
Line 62 bus, bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M4
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hallbus 152
3h 27m
Line 62 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Queensgate Depotbus M4
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Depot to Arrival Standbus Hs1
3h 31m

Ilkley to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 64.9 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Blackburn via Leeds in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brook Street to Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 4 and Interchange in around 2h 53m.

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