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How to get fromThirsk to Otleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Thirsk to Otley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thirsk to Leedstrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2h 2m
    £29–46

  2. Bus via York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Howard Drivebus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Howard Drive to Otley Bus Stationbus bus 74
    3h 31m
    £6

  3. Bus, train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the bus from City Square to Otley Bus Stationbus bus 34
    3h 12m
    £12–22

  4. Drive  31.5 mi

    1. Drive from Thirsk to Otleycar car 31.5 mi
    41 min
    £8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thirsk to Otleytaxi taxi 31.5 mi
    41 min
    £140–170

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 4bus bus 150
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Victoriabus bus 36
    3. Take the bus from Headrow to Otley Bus Stationbus bus X84
    4h 26m

Thirsk to Otley by bus and train

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Thirsk to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Otley Bus Station via Howard Drive in around 3h 31m.

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