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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Otley is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Otley is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Otley?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Otley station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Otley Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Otley?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Otley. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Guiseley via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Colchester to Otley?

The distance between Colchester and Otley is 254 miles. The road distance is 206.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Otley without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Colchester to Otley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Otley bus from?

Colchester to Otley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Otley train from?

Colchester to Otley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Otley?

The best way to get from Colchester to Otley is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Colchester to Otley bus arrive?

Colchester to Otley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Otley train arrive?

Colchester to Otley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Otley?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Otley is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Colchester to Otley.

Where can I stay near Otley?

There are 2854+ hotels available in Otley.

Colchester to Otley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 20m
£91–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
8h 19m
£35–74
Drive 205.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Otleycar 205.1 mi
4h 1m
£50–73
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane STN - LBA
6h 29m
£56–135
Train, line 34 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the bus from City Square F to Otley Bus Stationbus 34
5h 17m
Bus, train, line 34 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
5. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
6. Take the bus from City Square F to Otley Bus Stationbus 34
8h 36m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
6h 31m
£265–695
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 32m
£117–361

Colchester to Otley by train, subway, and bus

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.2 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Otley Waitrose via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Leeds, Guiseley, and Morton Terrace in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Otley Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 19m.

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