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How to get fromAmbleside to Otleyby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambleside to Otley by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 555 bus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Thwaite Lanebus bus 555 / ...
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipleytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Morton Terrace to Otley Waitrosebus bus 34
    5h 23m
    £38–76

  2. Drive 72.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Otleycar car 72.6 mi
    1h 37m
    £18–26

  3. Line 555 bus, train, bus via Carnforth

    1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to New Streetbus bus 555 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carnforth to Shipleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shipley to Otleybus bus A3
    6h 16m

  4. Line 555 bus, line 567 bus, line 581 bus, bus, line 64 bus

    1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus bus 567
    3. Take the bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Market Placebus bus 581
    4. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 580 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Ilkley Bus Stationbus bus 64
    6. Take the bus from Railway Road to Otley Bus Stationbus bus X84
    6h 56m

Ambleside to Otley by bus and train

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Otley, Leeds, England?

You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Otley Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Market Place, Bus Station Stand 4, Ilkley Bus Station, and Railway Road in around 6h 56m.

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