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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilkley and Bolton takes 4h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 53m
Duration
58 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 280 bus, line 22 bus, line 1 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus bus 280
  2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 22
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Prince Streetbus bus 1
4h 2m

Ilkley to Bolton bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ilkley and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 4 and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company12h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company15h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 changes

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    The Keighley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company3h 53m • 3 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.

Map of how to get from Ilkley to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Brook Street to Prince Street via Bus Station Stand 4, Interchange, and Bus Station in around 4h 2m.

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