The average bus between Halifax and Ilkley takes 2h 10m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Halifax 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 every 2 hours between Halifax and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 8:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Halifax 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 Halifax to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Ilkley station via Keighley Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Halifax to Ilkley bus services, operated by Team Pennine, depart from Halifax Bus Station.
Halifax to Ilkley bus services, operated by Team Pennine, arrive at Ilkley Bus Station.
Book your Halifax to Ilkley bus tickets online with Team Pennine and The Keighley Bus Company.
The distance between Halifax and Ilkley is 23.3 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Ilkley Bus Station via Keighley Bus Station in around 1h 52m.