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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Helmsley is to bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Helmsley is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Helmsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Helmsley. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Market Place via Exhibition Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Helmsley?

The distance between Ilkley and Helmsley is 70 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Helmsley without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 8m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Ilkley to Helmsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Helmsley bus from?

Ilkley to Helmsley bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Railway Road station.

Where does the Ilkley to Helmsley bus arrive?

Ilkley to Helmsley bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Exhibition Square station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Helmsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Helmsley is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Ilkley to Helmsley.

Where can I stay near Helmsley?

There are 837+ hotels available in Helmsley.

Ilkley to Helmsley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilkley to Helmsley by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Market Placebus M31
3h 8m
£17–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Exhibition Squarebus 875
2. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus 31X
3h 53m
£6
Drive 50.5 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Helmsleycar 50.5 mi
1h 7m
£13–18
Train, bus via York
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
3h 13m
£17–31
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
5h 4m
£8

Ilkley to Helmsley by train and bus

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 69.5 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Railway Road to Market Place via Exhibition Square in around 3h 53m.

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