The average bus between Ilkley and Windermere takes 7h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Windermere. 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 Windermere. 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 Windermere at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Windermere? 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 Windermere. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Windermere station via Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Ilkley to Windermere bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station Stand 2.
Ilkley to Windermere bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Ilkley and Windermere is 86.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from Brook Street to Thwaite Lane via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 5h 46m.