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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Ilkley is to bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Ilkley is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Ilkley via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Ilkley?

The distance between Sunderland and Ilkley is 133 miles. The road distance is 87.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Sunderland to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Ilkley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Ilkley train from?

Sunderland to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Ilkley is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Sunderland to Ilkley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Ilkley train arrive?

Sunderland to Ilkley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Ilkley is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Sunderland to Ilkley.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain Leeds - Ilkley
2h 57m
£39–87
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 / ...
3h 20m
£12–18
Drive 87.2 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Ilkleycar 87.2 mi
1h 42m
£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 / ...
3h 35m
£12–24
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 36m
£36–64

Sunderland to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Ilkley via Newcastle and Leeds in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 20m.

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