🚌 Bus from Ilkley to Leeds City Centre
4 direct routes · about 71 min · first bus 04:35, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | First Leeds | ~71 min | 45 | 04:35 | 23:00 | Chevin Avenue |
| X84 | First Leeds | ~77 min | 39 | 05:50 | 22:36 | Ilkley Bus Station (stand C) |
| 874 | York Pullman | ~65 min | 1 | 17:35 | 17:35 | Memorial Hall |
| 875 | Coastliner | ~50 min | 1 | 18:35 | 18:35 | Ilkley Bus Station (stand C) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ilkley on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ilkley to Leeds City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Ilkley to Leeds City Centre: the 34 (First Leeds), the X84 (First Leeds), the 874 (York Pullman), the 875 (Coastliner).
How long does the bus take from Ilkley to Leeds City Centre?
Around 71 minutes on the 34, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ilkley to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 34) leaves around 04:35 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ilkley to Leeds City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.