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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Carrbridge is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Carrbridge is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Carrbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Car Park via Leeds City Bus Station, Park and Ride and Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Carrbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Carrbridge via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Carrbridge?

The distance between Ilkley and Carrbridge is 404 miles. The road distance is 317.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Carrbridge without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 22m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Ilkley to Carrbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Carrbridge bus from?

Ilkley to Carrbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Carrbridge train from?

Ilkley to Carrbridge train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Ilkley to Carrbridge?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Carrbridge is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 22m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Ilkley to Carrbridge bus arrive?

Ilkley to Carrbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Ilkley to Carrbridge train arrive?

Ilkley to Carrbridge train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Carrbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Carrbridge is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Ilkley to Carrbridge.

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

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Where can I stay near Carrbridge?

There are 403+ hotels available in Carrbridge.

Ilkley to Carrbridge - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ilkley to Carrbridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarrbridgeEdinburgh - Inverness
8h 22m
£66–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Park and RideUkn11
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to StationUk093 / ...
11h 3m
£35–58
Drive 315.8 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Carrbridge315.8 mi
5h 40m
£79–114
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LBA - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Car Park
8h 34m
£158–295
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to NewcastleLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to CarrbridgeLondon Euston - Inverness
9h 16m
£82–177
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Cairngorm HotelE9
11h 32m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Car Park
7h 25m
£116–296
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Car Park
9h 57m
£119–285

Ilkley to Carrbridge by train

31Weekly Trains

8h 22mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 401.5 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Carrbridge, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ilkley to Carrbridge via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Car Park via Leeds City Bus Station, Park and Ride, Station, and Cairngorm Hotel in around 11h 3m.

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