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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Preston is to line 64 bus and line 280 bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Preston is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Brook Street and arriving at Percy Street via Bus Station Stand 4 and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Preston via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Preston?

The distance between Ilkley and Preston is 77 miles. The road distance is 45.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Ilkley to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilkley to Preston?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Preston is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 64 bus and line 280 bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Ilkley to Preston bus arrive?

Ilkley to Preston bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station Stand 3.

Where does the Ilkley to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilkley to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Preston is 45 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Ilkley to Preston.

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

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Ilkley to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, line 64 bus, and line 280 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Leedstrain Ilkley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 50m
£30–56
Line 64 bus, line 280 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Bus Station Stand 3bus 873 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus 280
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Percy Streetbus 280
3h 25m
£8–9
Drive 44.8 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Prestoncar 44.8 mi
57 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilkley to Prestontaxi 44.8 mi
57 min
£100–130
Line 62 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Crabtree Streetbus M4
3. Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain
3h 51m
Bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M4
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
4h 22m

Ilkley to Preston by train

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Preston via Leeds in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brook Street to Percy Street via Bus Station Stand 4 and Interchange in around 3h 25m.

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