The average bus between Kendal and Ilkley takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kendal to Ilkley. 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 Kendal and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Ilkley? 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 Kendal to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Ilkley station via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Kendal to Ilkley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Weavers Court station.
Kendal to Ilkley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.
The distance between Kendal and Ilkley is 74.9 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a bus from Weavers Court to Skipton Rd Westville Road via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Market Place, and Bus Station Stand 1 in around 4h 45m.