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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilkley and Bolton takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ilkley to Bolton. 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 31m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 37 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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
  3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Bolton Interchangebus bus 37 / ...
4h 49m
£10–16

Ilkley to Bolton bus times

Buses run hourly between Ilkley and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network6h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 17m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 26m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 51m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network3h 53m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 24m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 19m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network3h 51m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network3h 43m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 3m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 5m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 39m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 26m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 5m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 39m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 26m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 5m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 39m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 26m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 5m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 39m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 26m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsNational ExpressBee Network4h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Bolton? 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: 74.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Railway Road to Bolton Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 49m.

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