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

The cheapest way to get from Otley to Windermere is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otley to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Otley and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Otley station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Otley Bus Station and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Ilkley Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Abbotsgate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Otley and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Otley to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Weeton and arriving at Windermere via Leeds, Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Otley to Windermere?

The distance between Otley and Windermere is 129 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Otley to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Otley to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otley to Windermere bus from?

Otley to Windermere bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Otley Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Otley to Windermere train from?

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

Train or bus from Otley to Windermere?

The best way to get from Otley to Windermere is to train which takes 5h and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 64 bus and line 581 bus and line 567 bus and line 555 bus, which costs and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Otley to Windermere bus arrive?

Otley to Windermere bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Ilkley Bus Station.

Where does the Otley to Windermere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otley to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Otley to Windermere is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Otley to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3316+ hotels available in Windermere.

Otley to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 755 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h
£40–81
Drive 68 mi
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1. Drive from Otley to Windermerecar 68 mi
1h 28m
£17–25
Bus, train, line 755 bus
1. Take the bus from Otley to Shipleybus A3
2. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Barclays Bankbus 755
5h 38m
Bus, line 64 bus, line 581 bus, line 567 bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Otley Bus Station to Ilkley Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Ilkley Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus 64 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Market Placebus 580 / ...
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 581
5. Take the bus from Abbotsgate to Bus Stationbus 567
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Thwaite Lanebus 555 / ...
6h 59m

Otley to Windermere by bus and train

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Otley Bus Station to Windermere via Weeton Station, Weeton, Leeds, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otley Bus Station to Thwaite Lane via Ilkley Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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