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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Manchester is to line 62 bus and bus which costs £8 - £9 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Manchester Victoria via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Manchester?

The distance between Ilkley and Manchester is 63 miles. The road distance is 48.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Ilkley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilkley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Ilkley to Manchester bus arrive?

Ilkley to Manchester bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkley to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilkley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Manchester is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Ilkley to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Leedstrain Ilkley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 55m
£22–46
Line 62 bus, bus
cheapest
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 Shudehill Interchangebus X43
4h 25m
£8–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3h 30m
£10–22
Drive 48.5 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Manchestercar 48.5 mi
1h 9m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilkley to Manchestertaxi 48.5 mi
1h 9m
£210–260

Ilkley to Manchester by train

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Distance: 62.4 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Manchester Victoria via Leeds in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Manchester Central Coach Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 3h 30m.

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