What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Otley?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Otley is to bus via Leeds Cultural Stop C which costs £13 - £22 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Otley?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Otley is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Otley?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Otley station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Otley Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Otley?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Otley. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Guiseley via Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Otley?

The distance between Carlisle and Otley is 110 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Otley without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Otley without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Otley?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Carlisle to Otley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Otley bus from?

Carlisle to Otley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Otley train from?

Carlisle to Otley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Otley?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Otley is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Carlisle to Otley bus arrive?

Carlisle to Otley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Otley train arrive?

Carlisle to Otley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shipley station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Otley?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Otley is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Carlisle to Otley.

Where can I stay near Otley?

There are 2864+ hotels available in Otley.

Carlisle to Otley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Shipleytrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
3h 27m
£42–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Otley Bus Stationbus X84
3h 43m
£14–22
Drive 101.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Otleycar 101.3 mi
2h 3m
£25–36
Bus via Leeds Cultural Stop C
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Otley Bus Stationbus X84
3h 43m
£14–22

Carlisle to Otley by train and bus

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3h 27mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109.8 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Otley, Leeds, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Shipley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Otley Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 43m.

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