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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

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    1. Take the train from Thirsk to Leedstrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 40m
    £30–46

  2. Drive  31.5 mi

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

  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 F to Otley Bus Stationbus bus 34
    2h 51m
    £12–22

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Bus via York

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Otley Bus Stationbus bus X84
    3h 20m
    £8–9

  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 Victoria Obus bus 36
    3. Take the bus from Headrow E to Otley Bus Stationbus bus X84
    3h 48m

Thirsk to Otley by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Thirsk to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Otley Bus Station via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 20m.

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