The average bus between Preston and Otley takes 6h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston 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 every 4 hours between Preston and Otley. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Otley at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Preston 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 Preston to Otley. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Otley station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Preston to Otley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Lancaster Road station.
Preston to Otley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station Stand 4.
The distance between Preston and Otley is 68.2 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a bus from Lancaster Road to Otley Bus Station via Interchange, Bus Station Stand 4, Ilkley Bus Station, and Railway Road in around 4h 6m.