What is the cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Bolton is to bus and line 483 bus which costs £10 - £11 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilkley to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Brook Street and arriving at Prince Street via Bus Station Stand 4, Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Bolton via Leeds and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Bolton?

The distance between Ilkley and Bolton is 69 miles. The road distance is 44.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ilkley to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £20 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Ilkley to Bolton?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Ilkley to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Bolton bus from?

Ilkley to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station Stand 4.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Bolton train from?

Ilkley to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ilkley station.

Train or bus from Ilkley to Bolton?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 280 bus and line 22 bus and line 1 bus, which costs and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Ilkley to Bolton bus arrive?

Ilkley to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Ilkley to Bolton train arrive?

Ilkley to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Bolton is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Ilkley to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Ilkley to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Ilkley to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, line 280 bus, and line 22 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Leedstrain Ilkley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 59m
£20–43
Bus, line 483 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M4
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bury Interchangebus 483
4h 43m
£10–11
Line 280 bus, line 22 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus 280
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus 22
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Prince Streetbus 1
4h 2m
Drive 44.2 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Boltoncar 44.2 mi
1h 6m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilkley to Boltontaxi 44.2 mi
1h 6m
£190–230
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Rochdale station to Bolton Interchangebus 471
3h 1m
£19–36

Ilkley to Bolton by train

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Distance: 68.5 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Bolton via Leeds and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brook Street to Prince Street via Bus Station Stand 4, Interchange, and Bus Station in around 4h 2m.

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