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

The cheapest way to get from York to Ilkley is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Ilkley is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between York and Ilkley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Railway Road. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between York and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from York to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Ilkley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from York to Ilkley?

The distance between York and Ilkley is 41 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £14 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from York to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Ilkley bus from?

York to Ilkley bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Ilkley train from?

York to Ilkley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Ilkley?

The best way to get from York to Ilkley is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £14 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the York to Ilkley bus arrive?

York to Ilkley bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Ilkley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Ilkley is 37 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from York to Ilkley.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Ilkley?

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain Leeds - Ilkley
1h 11m
£15–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Railway Roadbus 875
1h 55m
£3
Drive 36.6 mi
1. Drive from York to Ilkleycar 36.6 mi
51 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from York to Ilkleytaxi 36.6 mi
51 min
£80–100
Bus via Leeds Bus Station Entrance
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84 / ...
2h 31m
£6

York to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 41.2 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a train from York to Ilkley via Leeds in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, Yorkshire Coastliner operates a bus from Blossom Street to Railway Road twice a week. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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