Shipley Directions

Bradford lies 3 miles towards south via A6037 and Leeds lies about 11 miles towards east via A657.

The main local bus operator is First West Yorkshire (also called Yorkshire Rider). Jacksons of Silsden, Keighley & District Travel and National Express are the other bus and coach operators in Shipley.

The Shipley Glen Cable Tramway is the oldest working cable tramway in the UK, dating from 1895, which provides a woodland ride on a steep pathway. Presently, it suffers from neglect, but it is run by volunteers on most weekends.

Leeds/Bradford International Airport is about 7 miles from the town via A657/Apperley Road/A658.

Shipley Railway Station