Preston to Ilkley Buses

Preston to Ilkley buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Ilkley takes 4h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

4h 58m
Duration: 51 mi
Distance: £8
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 280 bus, line 64 bus

best

Take the bus from Lancaster Road to Interchangebus 280
Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand 4bus 280
Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Ilkley Bus Stationbus 64 / ...

3h 25m

£8–9

Preston to Ilkley bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Preston and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:42 PM → 5:46 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
4:42 PM → 10:09 AM
Arrives next day
17h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes

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