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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 20m
    £21–44

  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus bus X84 / ...
    4h 47m
    £9–13

  3. Drive  44.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Ilkleycar car 44.2 mi
    1h 7m
    £12–16

  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 29m
    £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
    5h 19m

Bolton to Ilkley by train

Calendar237Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Railway Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

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