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How to get fromBolton to Ilkleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Ilkley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain train
    2h 2m
    £20–42

  2. Line 37 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus bus X84 / ...
    4h 14m
    £10–17

  3. Drive  44.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Ilkleycar car 44.2 mi
    1h 7m
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Ilkleytaxi taxi 44.2 mi
    1h 7m
    £190–230

  5. Line 471 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale stationbus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain train Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
    3h 28m
    £20–36

  6. Line 1 bus, line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Prince Street to Arrival Standbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    4h 38m

Bolton to Ilkley by train

Calendar237Weekly Trains
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Ilkley via Manchester Victoria and Leeds in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Railway Road via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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