The average bus between Ilkley and Reading takes 9h 47m and the fastest bus takes 8h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Reading. 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 4 times a day between Ilkley and Reading. 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 Reading at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilkley to Reading? 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 Reading. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Reading station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Ilkley to Reading bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Ilkley to Reading bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Ilkley and Reading is 280.5 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Road to Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 11m.