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How to get fromEdinburgh to Otleyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Otley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 34 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from City Square F to Otley Bus Stationbus bus 34
    4h 21m
    £79–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    5h 27m
    £26–38

  3. Drive  183.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Otleycar car 183.4 mi
    3h 47m
    £46–66

  4. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    5h 16m
    £70–170

  5. Bus via North St David Street

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 832
    6h 12m
    £34–56

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    7h 14m
    £78–184

Edinburgh to Otley by train and bus

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Otley, Leeds, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 5 times a day.

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