🚌 Bus from Ilkley to Skipton
4 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 08:05, last bus 17:40 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | The Keighley Bus Company | ~28 min | 10 | 08:05 | 17:40 | Ilkley Bus Station (stand A) |
| 873 | The Keighley Bus Company | ~40 min | 3 | 11:20 | 16:30 | Ilkley Bus Station (stand A) |
| 864 | The Keighley Bus Company | ~23 min | 2 | 09:20 | 13:40 | Ilkley Bus Station (stand A) |
| 864 | The Keighley Bus Company | ~48 min | 1 | 09:55 | 09:55 | Bradford Rd Station Road (at) |
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 Skipton?
4 routes run directly from Ilkley to Skipton: the 64 (The Keighley Bus Company), the 873 (The Keighley Bus Company), the 864 (The Keighley Bus Company), the 864 (The Keighley Bus Company).
How long does the bus take from Ilkley to Skipton?
Around 28 minutes on the 64, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ilkley to Skipton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 64) leaves around 08:05 and the last around 17:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ilkley to Skipton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.