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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Kirkstall is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Kirkstall is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £65 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Kirkstall?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Road and arriving at Kirkstall Lights. Services depart four times a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Ilkley to Kirkstall?

The distance between Ilkley and Kirkstall is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Kirkstall without a car is to bus which takes 38 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from Railway Road to Kirkstall Lights takes 38 min including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Kirkstall bus from?

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

Where does the Ilkley to Kirkstall bus arrive?

Ilkley to Kirkstall bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Kirkstall Lights station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Kirkstall?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Kirkstall is 14 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Ilkley to Kirkstall.

Where can I stay near Kirkstall?

There are 2810+ hotels available in Kirkstall.

Ilkley to Kirkstall - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Kirkstall Lightsbus 876
38 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilkley to Kirkstalltaxi 13.8 mi
26 min
£65–80
Drive 13.8 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Kirkstallcar 13.8 mi
26 min
£4–5
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Guiseleytrain Ilkley - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Morton Terrace to Kirkstall Lightsbus 34 / ...
55 min
£4–7
Bus, line 34 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Otley Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Otley Bus Station to Kirkstall Lightsbus 34
1h 29m
£4
Line 62 bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Kirkstall Morrisonsbus 60 / ...
2h 6m
£3–6

Ilkley to Kirkstall by bus

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Distance: 13.7 mi
Duration: 38 min

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

First Leeds operates a bus from Railway Road to Kirkstall Lights twice a week. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 38 min. Yorkshire Coastliner also services this route twice a week.

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