The average bus between Ilkley and Cardiff takes 9h 19m and the fastest bus takes 7h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Cardiff. 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 4 times a day between Ilkley and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Cardiff? 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 Ilkley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Ilkley to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Ilkley to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Ilkley and Cardiff is 286.9 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Road to Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 38m.