What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Otley?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Otley is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Otley?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Otley is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Otley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Otley station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Otley Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Otley?

The distance between Cardiff and Otley is 245 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Otley without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Otley without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Otley?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cardiff to Otley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Otley bus from?

Cardiff to Otley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Otley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Otley is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £240 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Cardiff to Otley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Otley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Otley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Otley is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Cardiff to Otley.

Where can I stay near Otley?

There are 342+ hotels available in Otley.

Cardiff to Otley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 34 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Otley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 38m
£119–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk078
7h 58m
£23–40
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
7h 9m
£40–98
Drive 228.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Otleycar 228.5 mi
4h 14m
£56–80
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
6h 33m
£46–238
Train, line 34 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain
3. Take the bus from City Square F to Otley Bus Stationbus 34
5h 52m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
6h 45m
£76–221
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 40m
£92–214

Cardiff to Otley by train and bus

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5h 38mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.1 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Otley, Leeds, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Otley Waitrose via Bristol Parkway, Leeds, Guiseley, and Morton Terrace in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Otley Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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