The average bus between Southport and Ilkley takes 6h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. There is a bus service every few hours from Southport 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 hourly between Southport and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southport 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 Southport to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Keighley Bus Station Entrance via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Southport to Ilkley bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Southport to Ilkley bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Keighley Bus Station Entrance.
The distance between Southport and Ilkley is 83.9 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Ilkley Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 6h 11m.