The average bus between Leicester and Ilkley takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 3 times a day between Leicester and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Leicester to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Road station.
Book your Leicester to Ilkley bus tickets online with National Express and First Leeds.
The distance between Leicester and Ilkley is 150.3 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Road via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 45m.