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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Ilkley is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Ilkley is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Ilkley via Lancaster and Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Penrith to Ilkley?

The distance between Penrith and Ilkley is 113 miles. The road distance is 76.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Ilkley without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £13 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Penrith to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Ilkley bus from?

Penrith to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Ilkley train from?

Penrith to Ilkley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Penrith to Ilkley is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Penrith to Ilkley bus arrive?

Penrith to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Penrith to Ilkley train arrive?

Penrith to Ilkley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Ilkley is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Penrith to Ilkley.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to Ilkley by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84 / ...
3h 25m
£13–20
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lancastertrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipleytrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
3h 58m
£37–69
Drive 76.4 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Ilkleycar 76.4 mi
1h 31m
£19–28

Penrith to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 112.7 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Penrith to Railway Road via Leeds Cultural Stop C and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Ilkley via Lancaster and Shipley in around 3h 58m.

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