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How to get fromIlkley to Boltonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ilkley to Leedstrain train Ilkley - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 29m
    £26–54

  2. Drive 44.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilkley to Boltoncar car 44.2 mi
    1h 6m
    £11–16

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

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Prince Streetbus bus 1
    3h 51m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilkley to Boltontaxi taxi 44.2 mi
    1h 6m
    £90–110

  5. Train, line 471 bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rochdale station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    3h 1m
    £23–41

  6. Bus, line 483 bus

    1. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus M4
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bury Interchangebus bus 483
    4h 35m

Ilkley to Bolton by train

Calendar238Weekly Trains
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brook Street to Prince Street via Bus Station Stand 4, Interchange, and Bus Station in around 3h 51m.

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