Revised timetable starts 19th April 2025 Some of the most wonderful countryside in England awaits you in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Beautiful riverbanks, woodlands, meadows rich in wildflowers, heather moorland, winding stone walls, farmhouses, waterfalls, delightful villages with welcoming cafes, pubs, shops and visitor centres - all waiting to be discovered.
DalesBus 74 runs to Ilkley, Bolton Abbey, Burnsall and the busy tourist village of Grassington, which features as Darrowby in Channel 5's remake of the classic TV series "All Creatures Great and Small". There’s a wide choice of easy strolls or more challenging riverside, moorland and woodland walks in the area. The bus route parallels the River Wharfe and the popular Dales Way footpath between Ilkley and Grassington, providing the opportunity to split the walk into easy sections.
Everyone is welcome, there’s no need to book for the bus - just make your way to the bus stop and pay the driver by cash or contactless payment.
All single fares cost no more than £3 (£1 for under 19s).
MCards loaded with weekly or longer period tickets are valid throughout DalesBus 74. Transdev West Yorkshire Plus tickets are valid between Pool in Wharfedale and Grassington only.
Connections are available at Harrogate with double-decker DalesBus 59 to Skipton - except during closure of Ripon Road in Harrogate until 22nd March 2025. Come and join us on Saturday – on DalesBus 74!
DalesBus 74 is operated by York & Country 01422 553 576 as part of the DalesBus network managed by Dales and Bowland Community Interest Company with financial support from Friends of the Dales, North Yorkshire Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.