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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Idle is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £27 - £32.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Idle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Idle. However, there are services departing from Brook Street and arriving at Fourlands Drive via Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Idle?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Idle. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Apperley Bridge via Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Ilkley to Idle?

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

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Idle without a car is to train and line 612 bus which takes 41 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Ilkley to Idle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Idle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Idle train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilkley to Idle?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Idle is to line 62 bus and line 60 bus which takes 1h 41m and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £11 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Ilkley to Idle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ilkley to Idle train arrive?

Ilkley to Idle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shipley station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Idle?

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

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

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Ilkley to Idle - 5 ways to travel via train, line 612 bus, and line 62 bus

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

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Train, line 612 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Shipleytrain Ilkley - Bradford Forster Square / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square to Idle Medical Centrebus 612
41 min
Line 62 bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Fourlands Drivebus 60 / ...
1h 41m
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilkley to Idletaxi 10.9 mi
23 min
£27–32
Drive 10.9 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Idlecar 10.9 mi
23 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Shipleytrain Ilkley - Bradford Forster Square / ...
50 min
£5–11

Ilkley to Idle by bus

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Distance: 13.2 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a bus from Brook Street to Fourlands Drive via Keighley Bus Station in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Ilkley to Shipley hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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