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How to get fromSwansea to Ilkleyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Ilkley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 35m
    £142–229

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    9h 17m
    £37–82

  3. Drive 226.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Ilkleycar car 226.2 mi
    4h 48m
    £55–80

  4. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    8h 27m
    £74–195

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain train Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
    6h 41m
    £107–183

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    8h 2m
    £105–253

Swansea to Ilkley by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Ilkley via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Railway Road via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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