The average bus between Windermere and Otley takes 9h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Windermere 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 Windermere and Otley. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Otley at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackhall Road and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Windermere 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 Windermere to Otley. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Otley station via Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Windermere to Otley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.
Windermere to Otley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Otley Bus Station.
The distance between Windermere and Otley is 94.9 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Otley Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Market Place, Bus Station Stand 4, Ilkley Bus Station, and Railway Road in around 6h 47m.