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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilkley and Cardiff takes 8h 54m and the fastest bus takes 7h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 54m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
8h 56m
£31–50

Ilkley to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Ilkley and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus7h 45m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 15m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus7h 26m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus7h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus9h 52m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 27m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 26m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus9h 52m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 27m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 26m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus9h 52m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 27m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 26m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus9h 52m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 27m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 26m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus9h 52m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 27m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 26m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus7h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus9h 50m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 33m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus8h 38m • 2 changes

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    First LeedsFlixBusFlixBus7h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Cardiff? 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: 261.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Railway Road to Cardiff North Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 56m.

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