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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Ilkley is to bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Ilkley is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Railway Road via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Ilkley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Ilkley?

The distance between Rotherham and Ilkley is 49 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Rotherham to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Ilkley bus from?

Rotherham to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Ilkley train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotherham to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Ilkley is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Rotherham to Ilkley bus arrive?

Rotherham to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Rotherham to Ilkley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotherham to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Ilkley is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Rotherham to Ilkley.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain Leeds - Ilkley
1h 54m
£17–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84 / ...
2h 45m
£8–12
Drive 46.2 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Ilkleycar 46.2 mi
1h 13m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotherham to Ilkleytaxi 46.2 mi
1h 13m
£200–240
Bus via Corporation Street/Market Street
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84 / ...
3h 16m
£10–21

Rotherham to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Ilkley via Leeds in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Railway Road via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 45m.

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