What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Ilkley?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Ilkley is to bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Ilkley?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Ilkley is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Railway Road via Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Ilkley via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from South Shields to Ilkley?

The distance between South Shields and Ilkley is 132 miles. The road distance is 90.8 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Ilkley without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £100.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Ilkley?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from South Shields to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Ilkley bus from?

South Shields to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Ilkley train from?

South Shields to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Ilkley?

The best way to get from South Shields to Ilkley is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the South Shields to Ilkley bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Ilkley train arrive?

South Shields to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Ilkley is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from South Shields to Ilkley.

Where can I stay near Ilkley?

There are 2850+ hotels available in Ilkley.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 2m
£43–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84
4h 52m
£14–20
Drive 90.3 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Ilkleycar 90.3 mi
1h 55m
£22–32
Bus via Interchange
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84
5h 8m
£14–43

South Shields to Ilkley by subway and train

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Distance: 130.9 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Ilkley, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Railway Road via Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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