The average bus between Sowerby Bridge and Ilkley takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sowerby Bridge 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 2 hours between Sowerby Bridge and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sowerby Bridge is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Halifax Bus Station and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sowerby Bridge 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 Sowerby Bridge to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Sowerby Bridge station and arriving at Ilkley station via Halifax Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Sowerby Bridge to Ilkley bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from Wharf Street station.
Sowerby Bridge to Ilkley bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Ilkley Bus Station.
The distance between Sowerby Bridge and Ilkley is 24.6 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a bus from Wharf Street to Ilkley Bus Station via Halifax Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station in around 2h 52m.