Cardiff to Ilkley Buses

Cardiff to Ilkley buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Ilkley takes 9h 21m and the fastest bus takes 7h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

9h 21m
Duration: 259 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...

8h 14m

£31–45

Cardiff to Ilkley bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:22 PM
9h 27m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 7:01 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:48 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:22 PM
9h 27m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:41 PM
9h 11m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:48 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:22 PM
9h 27m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:41 PM
9h 11m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:48 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:22 PM
9h 27m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:41 PM
9h 11m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:48 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:22 PM
9h 27m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 7:01 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:48 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:52 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:13 PM
9h 18m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:48 PM
8h 8m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:47 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:40 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:26 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 9:24 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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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Cardiff to Ilkley bus times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:46 PM

8:55 AM → 6:22 PM

10:40 AM → 7:01 PM

12:15 PM → 8:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:46 PM

8:55 AM → 6:22 PM

10:30 AM → 7:41 PM

12:15 PM → 8:48 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:46 PM

8:55 AM → 6:22 PM

10:30 AM → 7:41 PM

12:15 PM → 8:48 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:46 PM

8:55 AM → 6:22 PM

10:30 AM → 7:41 PM

12:15 PM → 8:48 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:46 PM

8:55 AM → 6:22 PM

10:40 AM → 7:01 PM

12:15 PM → 8:48 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:52 PM

8:55 AM → 6:13 PM

10:40 AM → 6:48 PM

12:15 PM → 8:47 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:40 PM

10:40 AM → 6:33 PM

12:15 PM → 8:26 PM

1:40 PM → 9:24 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ilkley, England?

Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station

Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

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