The average bus between Ilkley and Rochdale takes 5h 21m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Rochdale. 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 every 3 hours between Ilkley and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Keighley Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Rochdale? 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 Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Rochdale station via Keighley Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Ilkley to Rochdale bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Brook Street station.
Ilkley to Rochdale bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Hebden Bridge Station.
The distance between Ilkley and Rochdale is 40.6 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a bus from Brook Street to Rochdale via Keighley Bus Station Entrance, Keighley Bus Station, Hebden Bridge Station, and Hebden Bridge in around 2h 21m.