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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Ilkley is to line 85 bus and bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Ilkley is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Railway Road via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Leicester and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Ilkley via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Rugby to Ilkley?

The distance between Rugby and Ilkley is 161 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Ilkley without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Rugby to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Ilkley bus from?

Rugby to Ilkley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from North Street station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Ilkley train from?

Rugby to Ilkley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Rugby to Ilkley is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 85 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Rugby to Ilkley bus arrive?

Rugby to Ilkley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where does the Rugby to Ilkley train arrive?

Rugby to Ilkley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Ilkley is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rugby to Ilkley.

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

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Rugby to Ilkley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 85 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Ilkley by train, bus, or car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
3h 42m
£51–84
Line 85 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 85 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84 / ...
6h 59m
£17–26
Drive 128.7 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Ilkleycar 128.7 mi
2h 32m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 50m
£53–96

Rugby to Ilkley by train

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.9 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Ilkley via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Railway Road via Pool Meadow Bus Station, M&S, Leicester, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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