The average bus between Rotherham and Ilkley takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station and arriving at Railway Road station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Rotherham to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Rotherham to Ilkley bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Railway Road station.
The distance between Rotherham and Ilkley is 63.1 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Railway Road via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 44m.