Shipley travel guide

Shipley Tourism | Shipley Guide

You're Going to Love Shipley

With a population of 28,544, Shipley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shipley to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Shipley

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pepper Mill (83 Bingley Rd) and Waterside Bistro & Bar (Unit B 7 Wharf Street) are great picks.

When to visit Shipley

Shipley in February
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shipley in February
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shipley

Plane

When flying to Shipley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Shipley departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shipley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shipley to Liverpool takes 0h 57m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Shipley, Wyork is the busiest station in Shipley. Another popular train station is Shipley Saltaire, Wyork, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shipley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 176 miles from Shipley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shipley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shipley takes 65 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

When flying to Shipley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Shipley departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shipley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shipley to Liverpool takes 0h 57m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Shipley, Wyork is the busiest station in Shipley. Another popular train station is Shipley Saltaire, Wyork, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shipley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 176 miles from Shipley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shipley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shipley takes 65 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Shipley

Airlines serving Shipley

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shipley

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shipley

Most booked hotels in Shipley

The Abbey Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Victoria Mills Apartment Shipley
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Homeleigh Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Leonardo Hotel Bradford
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£50+
ibis Bradford Shipley
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£47+
Travelodge Bradford Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£34+

Hiring a car in Shipley

Hiring a car in Shipley costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Shipley.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Shipley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Shipley is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (BMW 3 Series or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Shipley costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Shipley.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Shipley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Shipley is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (BMW 3 Series or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.