The average bus between Rawtenstall and Ilkley takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rawtenstall 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 every 3 hours between Rawtenstall and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 2:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Rawtenstall is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rawtenstall 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 Rawtenstall to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Rawtenstall station and arriving at Ilkley station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Rawtenstall to Ilkley bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus station.
Rawtenstall to Ilkley bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Ilkley Bus Station.
The distance between Rawtenstall and Ilkley is 39.2 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from Bus station to Ilkley Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 4 in around 2h 48m.