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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Bournemouth via Leeds, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Bournemouth?

The distance between Ilkley and Bournemouth is 313 miles. The road distance is 274.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 40m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Ilkley to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Bournemouth bus from?

Ilkley to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Bournemouth train from?

Ilkley to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Ilkley to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 5h 40m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Ilkley to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Ilkley to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Ilkley to Bournemouth train arrive?

Ilkley to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Bournemouth is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Ilkley to Bournemouth.

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

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Ilkley to Bournemouth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilkley to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 40m
£107–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 19m
£43–88
Drive 272.7 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Bournemouthcar 272.7 mi
4h 54m
£67–96
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, 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 Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 16m
£108–236
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 6m
£161–241
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 6m
£136–325

Ilkley to Bournemouth by bus

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10h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Bournemouth via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Bournemouth Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria in around 10h 19m.

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