The average bus between Ilkley and Ambleside takes 9h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Ambleside. 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 3 times a day between Ilkley and Ambleside. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Ambleside at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Ambleside? 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 Ilkley to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Ambleside station via Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Ilkley to Ambleside bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station Stand 2.
Ilkley to Ambleside bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Vicarage Road station.
The distance between Ilkley and Ambleside is 93.1 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a bus from Brook Street to Vicarage Road via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 6h 25m.