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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilkley and Bedford takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 30m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus X84
  2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 240 / ...
7h 32m
£25–46

Ilkley to Bedford bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ilkley and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 19m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 59m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 11m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 13m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 23m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 27m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressUno5h 35m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 43m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 32m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 59m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 12m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 44m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 59m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 12m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 44m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 59m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 12m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 44m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 59m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 12m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 44m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Bedford? 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.

Map of how to get from Ilkley to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Railway Road to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 32m.

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