The average bus between Saffron Walden and Ilkley takes 14h 18m and the fastest bus takes 10h 48m. There is at least one bus per day from Saffron Walden 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 once daily between Saffron Walden and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 7:38 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Saffron Walden is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 14h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 48m • 3 changes
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17h 27m • 3 changes
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10h 48m • 3 changes
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17h 27m • 3 changes
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10h 48m • 3 changes
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17h 27m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Saffron Walden station and arriving at Ilkley station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
Saffron Walden to Ilkley bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Saffron Walden to Ilkley bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
The distance between Saffron Walden and Ilkley is 252.8 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Railway Road via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 1m.