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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ilkley is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ilkley is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Ilkley via Carlisle and Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Scotland to Ilkley?

The distance between Scotland and Ilkley is 214 miles. The road distance is 190.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Ilkley without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Scotland to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Ilkley bus from?

Scotland to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Ilkley train from?

Scotland to Ilkley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Scotland to Ilkley is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Scotland to Ilkley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Ilkley train arrive?

Scotland to Ilkley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Ilkley is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Scotland to Ilkley.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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Scotland to Ilkley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Scotland to Ilkley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Shipleytrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
5h 30m
£56–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84 / ...
6h 5m
£26–38
Drive 189.1 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Ilkleycar 189.1 mi
3h 25m
£48–68
Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
5h 21m
£100–253
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 35m
£113–190
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
7h 40m
£30–65
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
5h 36m
£115–253

Scotland to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 212.9 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Scotland and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Ilkley via Carlisle and Shipley in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 5m.

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