The average bus between Manchester and Ilkley Moor takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Ilkley Moor. 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 hourly between Manchester and Ilkley Moor. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Ilkley Moor at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 9m • 1 change

2h 50m • 1 change

2h 55m • 1 change

2h 40m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change

2h 28m • 1 change

2h 54m • 1 change

3h 19m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 24m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 14m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 56m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Ilkley Moor? 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 Manchester to Ilkley Moor. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Ilkley Moor station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Manchester to Ilkley Moor bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Ilkley Moor bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mayfield Road station.
The distance between Manchester and Ilkley Moor is 55.7 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Mayfield Road via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 30m.