The average bus between Cardiff and Otley takes 8h 51m and the fastest bus takes 7h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Otley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Otley. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Otley at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Otley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Otley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Otley station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Cardiff to Otley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Otley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Otley is 287.7 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Otley Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 7m.