The average bus between Ilkley and Exeter takes 10h 1m and the fastest bus takes 7h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkley to Exeter. 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 Ilkley and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Exeter? 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 Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Exeter station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
Ilkley to Exeter bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Ilkley to Exeter bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
The distance between Ilkley and Exeter is 374.4 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Road to Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 57m.