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Bolton to Ilkley buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Ilkley takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bolton 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.

4h 37m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 37 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37
  2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus bus X84 / ...
4h 14m
£10–16

Bolton to Ilkley bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Bolton and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds9h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressFirst Leeds4h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.

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  • Distance: 74.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Ilkley, England?

You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Railway Road via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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