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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 Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain train Leeds - Ilkley
    2h 16m
    £26–54

  2. Drive 44.2 mi

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

  3. Line 1 bus, line 22 bus, line 280 bus

    1. Take the bus from Prince Street to Arrival Standbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand 4bus bus 280
    4h 11m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Ilkleytaxi taxi 44.2 mi
    1h 7m
    £90–110

  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 30m
    £23–43

  6. Line 471 bus, line 590 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Hebden Bridge New Rdbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Hope Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus B3
    4h 22m

Bolton to Ilkley by train

Calendar237Weekly Trains
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prince Street to Ilkley Bus Station via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Interchange, and Bus Station Stand 4 in around 4h 11m.

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