The average bus between Oxford and Ilkley takes 7h 22m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Ilkley station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Oxford to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Oxford and Ilkley is 244.7 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Railway Road via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 10m.