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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Ilkley is to bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Ilkley is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Railway Road via Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate and arriving at Ilkley via Manchester Victoria and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Wigan to Ilkley?

The distance between Wigan and Ilkley is 76 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Ilkley without a car is to train via Manchester Victoria which takes 2h 25m and costs £22 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Wigan to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Ilkley bus from?

Wigan to Ilkley bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Ilkley train from?

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

Train or bus from Wigan to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Wigan to Ilkley is to train via Manchester Victoria which takes 2h 25m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Wigan to Ilkley bus arrive?

Wigan to Ilkley bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at St Peter's Square station.

Where does the Wigan to Ilkley train arrive?

Wigan to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Ilkley is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Wigan to Ilkley.

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

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Wigan to Ilkley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 62 bus, and car

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

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Train via Manchester Victoria
best
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain
2h 25m
£23–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Street to St Peter's Squarebus V2
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84 / ...
4h 35m
£12–18
Train, bus, line 62 bus
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Hebden Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Hebden Bridge Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus B3
3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Ilkley Bus Stationbus 62 / ...
3h 44m
£18–31
Drive 53.5 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Ilkleycar 53.5 mi
1h 15m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds
3h 3m
£28–51

Wigan to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 75.6 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Ilkley via Manchester Victoria and Leeds in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Railway Road via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 35m.

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