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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Largs is to bus which costs £20 - £65 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Largs is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Largs?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Largs. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at School Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Largs?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Largs. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Largs via Shipley, Carlisle and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Largs?

The distance between Ilkley and Largs is 256 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Largs without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Ilkley to Largs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Largs bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Largs train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilkley to Largs?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Largs is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £65 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Ilkley to Largs bus arrive?

Ilkley to Largs bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkley to Largs train arrive?

Ilkley to Largs train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Largs?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Largs is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Ilkley to Largs.

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

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Where can I stay near Largs?

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Ilkley to Largs - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ilkley to Largs by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shipley to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largs
7h 8m
£43–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Street901 / ...
9h 6m
£21–61
Drive 210.2 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Largs210.2 mi
4h 5m
£53–76
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
6h 48m
£78–162
Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Street901 / ...
10h 41m
£21–61
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
8h 8m
£88–204
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
8h 14m
£98–287

Ilkley to Largs by train

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7h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.9 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Largs via Shipley, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to School Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 6m.

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