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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Ilkley is to bus which costs £9 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Ilkley is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Railway Road via Bus Station Stand 2 and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Ilkley via Darlington and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Whitby to Ilkley?

The distance between Whitby and Ilkley is 99 miles. The road distance is 82.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Ilkley without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 50m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Whitby to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Ilkley bus from?

Whitby to Ilkley bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Ilkley train from?

Whitby to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Whitby to Ilkley is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Whitby to Ilkley bus arrive?

Whitby to Ilkley bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Whitby to Ilkley train arrive?

Whitby to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Ilkley is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Whitby to Ilkley.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the train from Malton to Leedstrain Scarborough - Manchester Victoria / ...
3h 50m
£25–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84
5h 6m
£9
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain Whitby - Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 7m
£50–102
Drive 82 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Ilkleycar 82 mi
1h 42m
£20–29
Bus, train via York
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 58m
£18–35

Whitby to Ilkley by bus and train

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Distance: 98.4 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Ilkley via Darlington and Leeds in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Railway Road via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 6m.

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