The average bus between Exeter and Ilkley takes 11h 9m and the fastest bus takes 8h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Ilkley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Exeter and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Ilkley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Ilkley station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Exeter to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Exeter and Ilkley is 374.4 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Railway Road via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 8m.