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

The cheapest way to get from Otley to Preston is to line 280 bus which costs £11 - £12 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otley to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Otley and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Otley station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Otley Bus Station and arriving at Percy Street via Ilkley Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 4 and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Otley and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Otley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Weeton and arriving at Preston via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Otley to Preston?

The distance between Otley and Preston is 78 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Otley to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Otley to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otley to Preston bus from?

Otley to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station Stand 4.

Where do I catch the Otley to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Otley to Preston?

The best way to get from Otley to Preston is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 280 bus, which costs £11 - £12 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Otley to Preston bus arrive?

Otley to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Otley to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otley to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Otley to Preston is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Otley to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2359+ hotels available in Preston.

Otley to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 280 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Otley to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 12m
£31–57
Line 280 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus 280
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Percy Streetbus 280
4h 11m
£11–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Otley to Bradford Interchangebus A3
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 36m
Drive 51.1 mi
1. Drive from Otley to Prestoncar 51.1 mi
1h 8m
£13–18
Bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M4
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
4h 36m

Otley to Preston by bus and train

118Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.8 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otley Bus Station to Percy Street via Railway Road, Ilkley Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 4, and Interchange in around 4h 11m.

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