The average bus between Otley and Windermere takes 9h 29m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Otley to Windermere. 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 3 times a day between Otley and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Otley is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Road and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Otley to Windermere? 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 Windermere. However, there are services departing from Otley station and arriving at Windermere station via Railway Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Otley to Windermere bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Otley Bus Station.
Otley to Windermere bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Thwaite Lane station.
The distance between Otley and Windermere is 94.9 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from Otley Bus Station to Thwaite Lane via Railway Road, Ilkley Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Queen Elizabeth School, and Bus Station in around 6h 55m.