Bus from Leeds City Centre to Ilkley
2 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 05:28, last bus 23:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ilkley as of 12:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leeds City Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | First Leeds | ~56 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 19 | 05:44 | 23:43 | Wellington Q (opp) | Moorland Crescent | — |
| X84 | First Leeds | ~64 min | 24 | Sat 22 · Sun 17 | 05:28 | 23:06 | Merrion B | Denton Bridge | Otley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leeds City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 34 bus or X84 bus timetable.
Fares from Leeds City Centre to Ilkley
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leeds City Centre to Ilkley?
2 routes run directly from Leeds City Centre to Ilkley: the 34 (First Leeds), the X84 (First Leeds). The most frequent is the 34, 28 times each weekday — board at Wellington Q (opp) and get off at Moorland Crescent, about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leeds City Centre to Ilkley?
Around 56 minutes on the 34, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leeds City Centre to Ilkley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:28 and the last around 23:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leeds City Centre to Ilkley?
Adult singles from Leeds City Centre to Ilkley: £2.50 on the 34 and X84 (First Leeds). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.