The average bus between Ilkley and Keswick takes 11h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Keswick. 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 Keswick. 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 Keswick at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Keswick? 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 Keswick. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Keswick station via Bus Station Stand 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Ilkley to Keswick bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Brook Street station.
Ilkley to Keswick bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Keswick Park Hotel station.
The distance between Ilkley and Keswick is 113.6 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a bus from Brook Street to Keswick Park Hotel via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 7h 13m.