961 Ilkley circular via Ben Rhydding
Operated by Connexions Buses. First bus 09:48, last bus 15:48. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.40 — more.
Wanted a different 961? 7 other bus routes are numbered 961 elsewhere in the UK — see every 961 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:48 | 10:48 | 12:48 | 14:48 | 15:48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley Bus Station (stand A) | 09:48 | 10:48 | 12:48 | 14:48 | 15:48 |
| Hebers Ghyll Drive | 09:54 | 10:54 | 12:54 | 14:54 | 15:54 |
| Ben Rhydding Road (E bound) | 10:02 | 11:02 | 13:02 | 15:02 | 16:02 |
| Ilkley Bus Station (stand A) | 10:08 | 11:08 | 13:08 | 15:08 | 16:08 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 961
Adult single £1.40
The same for any journey on the 961, however far you go.
Harrogate Coach Travel Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 2 October 2026. Fares change — check with Connexions Buses before you travel.
Tickets on the 961
Connexions Buses publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult Single
Ticket types come from Connexions Buses' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Connexions Buses.
Route map
All stops on route 961
961 towards Ilkley Bus Station
All 36 stops
- Ilkley Bus Station (stand A) Ilkley
- Grove Road (W bound) Ilkley
- Kings Road Ilkley
- Kings Road (W bound) Ilkley
- Victoria Avenue (on) Ilkley
- Dale View Ilkley
- Beverley Rise (W bound) Ilkley
- Beverley Rise (S bound) Ilkley
- Grove Road Hebers Ghyll Dr Ilkley
- Hebers Ghyll Drive Ilkley
- Grove Road (E bound) Ilkley
- Wilton Road Ilkley
- Eaton Road Ilkley
- Parish Ghyll Drive Ilkley
- Parish Ghyll Drive Albany Walk Ilkley
- Albany Walk Back Parish Ghyll Road Ilkley
- Albany Walk Riddings Road (adj) Ilkley
- Queens Road Linnburn Mews Ilkley
- Queens Road Ilkley
- Queens Road Ilkley
- Wells Road Ilkley
- Wells Road (NE bound) Ilkley
- Crossbeck Road (E bound) Ilkley
- Cowpasture Road Ilkley
- Ben Rhydding Road Ben Rhydding
- Ben Rhydding Road (E bound) Ben Rhydding
- Wheatley Lane Ben Rhydding
- Wheatley Lane (N bound) Ben Rhydding
- Bolling Road Wheatley Ln (after) Ben Rhydding
- Bolling Road Manley Rd (after) Ben Rhydding
- Bolling Road Southway (at) Ben Rhydding
- Bolling Road Marlborough Grove (adj) Ben Rhydding
- Springs Lane Wheatley Rd (stop) Ilkley
- Springs Medical Centre Ilkley
- Springs Lane Tivoli Place (adj) Ilkley
- Ilkley Bus Station (stand A) Ilkley
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 961 bus?
The first 961 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:48 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 961 bus?
The last 961 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:48. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 961 bus cost?
Connexions Buses' published fares on the 961: adult single £1.40. The 961 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Connexions Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 961 bus?
The 961 is operated by Connexions Buses.
Timetable data from Connexions Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Yorkshire & the Humber feed). Connexions Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 8 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.