The average bus between Ambleside and Ilkley takes 9h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ambleside to Ilkley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Ambleside and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ambleside is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackhall Road and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ambleside to Ilkley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Ambleside station and arriving at Ilkley station via Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Ambleside to Ilkley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Salutation Hotel station.
Ambleside to Ilkley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.
The distance between Ambleside and Ilkley is 93.1 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Ilkley Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Market Place, and Bus Station Stand 4 in around 6h 21m.