The average bus between Otley and Cardiff takes 8h 51m and the fastest bus takes 6h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Otley to Cardiff. 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 Otley and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Otley is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & 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 Otley to Cardiff? 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 Otley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Otley station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Otley to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Otley to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Otley and Cardiff is 287.7 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a bus from Otley Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 7m.