Bus Manchester to Otley | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Otley takes 2h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester 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.

2h 23m
Duration: 54 mi
Distance: Hourly
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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Otley Bus Stationbus X84

2h 2m

Manchester to Otley bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Otley. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Otley at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:05 AM → 6:02 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:05 AM → 6:02 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 7:14 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:07 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Manchester to Otley buses

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