Bus from Otley (West Yorkshire) to Ilkley
6 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 23:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ilkley as of 11:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Otley, 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 | ~4 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 16 | 05:23 | 22:57 | West Chevin Road | Chevin Avenue | — |
| X84 | First Leeds | ~15 min | 24 | Sat 22 · Sun 17 | 06:05 | 23:41 | West Chevin Road | Denton Bridge | — |
| 962 | Connexions Buses | ~4 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:09 | 16:09 | West Chevin Road | Chevin Avenue | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 653, PH6, 74
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653 | TLC Travel | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:22 | 06:22 | Otley Asda (opp) | Chevin Avenue | — |
| PH6 | Connexions Buses | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:16 | 15:16 | West Chevin Road | Chevin Avenue | — |
| 74 | Coastliner | ~34 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 09:47 | 09:47 | Otley Asda (opp) | Middleton Road | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Otley 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, X84 bus, 962 bus, 653 bus or 74 bus timetable.
Fares from Otley to Ilkley
- £2.50 adult single on the 34 and X84 (First Leeds), the 962 (Connexions Buses) and the 74 (Coastliner)
- £1.90 adult single on the 653 (TLC Travel)
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 Otley to Ilkley?
6 routes run directly from Otley to Ilkley: the 34 (First Leeds), the X84 (First Leeds), the 962 (Connexions Buses), the 653 (TLC Travel), the PH6 (Connexions Buses), the 74 (Coastliner). The most frequent is the 34, 28 times each weekday — board at West Chevin Road and get off at Chevin Avenue, about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Otley to Ilkley?
Around 15 minutes on the X84, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Otley to Ilkley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 23:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Otley to Ilkley?
Adult singles from Otley to Ilkley: £2.50 on the 34 and X84 (First Leeds), the 962 (Connexions Buses) and the 74 (Coastliner); £1.90 on the 653 (TLC Travel). 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.