There are 4 ways to get from Ilkley to Rotherham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ilkley to LeedsIlkley - Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham CentralLeeds - Sheffield / ...
2h 2m£17–38Drive 46.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilkley to Rotherham46.3 mi
1h 13m£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus StationX84
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk001 / ...
2h 35mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Ilkley to Rotherham46.3 mi
1h 13m£95–120
Ilkley to Rotherham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Rotherham is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Rotherham is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Rotherham Central via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Ilkley and Rotherham is 49 miles. The road distance is 46.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ilkley to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £17 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Ilkley to Rotherham, including transfers.
Ilkley to Rotherham bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Railway Road station.
Ilkley to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ilkley station.
The best way to get from Ilkley to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Rotherham, England?
You can take a train from Ilkley to Rotherham Central via Leeds in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Westgate/Main Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Ilkley to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Rotherham Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leeds
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Ilkley Taxis 24/7
- Phone
- +44 1943 603 330
- Website
- ilkleytaxis247.co.uk
670 670 Valley Cars
- Phone
- +44 1943 670 670
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More Questions & Answers
Ilkley to Rotherham bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Ilkley to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Rotherham is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Ilkley to Rotherham.
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