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How to get fromOtley to Windermereby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 3m
    £39–79

  2. Drive  68 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Otley to Windermerecar car 68 mi
    1h 28m
    £17–25

  3. Bus, train via Carnforth

    1. Take the bus from Otley to Shipleybus bus A3
    2. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    5h 56m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Otley to Shipleybus bus A3
    2. Take the train from Shipley to Lancastertrain train Leeds - Morecambe / ...
    5h 17m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    7h 13m
    £20–32

Otley to Windermere by bus and train

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Otley Bus Station to Windermere via Morton Terrace, Guiseley, Leeds, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otley Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 13m.

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