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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Otley is to bus which costs £11 - £45 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Otley is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Otley?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Otley station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Otley Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Chester to Otley?

The distance between Chester and Otley is 103 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Otley without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Chester to Otley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Otley bus from?

Chester to Otley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Otley?

The best way to get from Chester to Otley is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £45 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Chester to Otley bus arrive?

Chester to Otley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Can I drive from Chester to Otley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Otley is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Chester to Otley.

Where can I stay near Otley?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Otley.

Chester to Otley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 34 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Otley by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
3h 9m
£38–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
5h 16m
£11–45
Drive 83.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Otleycar 83.2 mi
1h 43m
£21–30
Train, line 34 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Leedstrain
3. Take the bus from City Square F to Otley Bus Stationbus 34
3h 58m

Chester to Otley by train and bus

96Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Otley.

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Distance: 102.2 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Otley, Leeds, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Otley Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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