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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Ilkley is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Ilkley is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Ilkley via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Ilkley?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Ilkley is 123 miles. The road distance is 116.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Shrewsbury to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Ilkley bus from?

Shrewsbury to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Ilkley train from?

Shrewsbury to Ilkley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Ilkley is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Ilkley bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Ilkley train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Ilkley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Ilkley is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Shrewsbury to Ilkley.

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

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Shrewsbury to Ilkley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
3h 40m
£47–81
Drive 115.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Ilkleycar 115.5 mi
2h 27m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84
6h 36m
£33–74
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Hebden Bridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Hebden Bridge Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus B3
5h 3m
£45–79

Shrewsbury to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 122.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Ilkley via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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