​Buses between Ilkley, Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Grassington and Hebden in Wharfedale

Buses are diverted until 6th February 2026 due to road closure near Strid Wood - click here for details.

Minibus 74A runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between Ilkley, Bolton Abbey, Strid Wood, Appletreewick, Burnsall, Grassington and Hebden,
Additional buses are provided between Grassington and Hebden on Monday to Saturday afternoons by service 72B.

DalesBus 74 runs on Saturdays all year between York, Harrogate, Otley, Ilkley, Bolton Bridge and Grassington.

Cravenlink service 873 runs on Sundays all year between Ilkley, Bolton Abbey and Strid Wood (continuing to Barden Moor, Embsay and Skipton).

DalesBus 874 runs on Sundays all year between Wetherby, Leeds, Otley, Ilkley, Bolton Abbey, Strid Wood, Burnsall and Grassington (continuing to Kettlewell and Buckden). 

DalesBus 875/876 run on Summer Sundays and Bank Holidays between York, Leeds, Horsforth, Ilkley, Grassington, Buckden and Hawes,
​but do not call at Bolton Abbey or Burnsall. ​(these services have now finished for the winter)

All single fares are no more than £3 (£1 for under 19s).
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Please note that there are no buses on Tuesdays or Thursdays to Bolton Abbey, Appletreewick or Burnsall.

Please note also that services 72B and 74A are operated with 16 seater minibuses - groups wishing to travel should contact the operator prior to travel. 
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​Minibus service 72B is operated by Upper Wharfedale Venturer.
DalesBus 74 is operated by York & Country.
Minibus service 74A is operated by North Yorkshire Council.
Cravenlink service 873 is operated by the Keighley Bus Company.
DalesBus 874 is operated by York Pullman.