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

The cheapest way to get from Otley to Cardiff is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Otley to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Otley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Otley station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Otley Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Otley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Otley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Weeton and arriving at Cardiff Central via Leeds and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Otley to Cardiff?

The distance between Otley and Cardiff is 250 miles. The road distance is 229 miles.

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

The best way to get from Otley to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Otley to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otley to Cardiff bus from?

Otley to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Otley to Cardiff train from?

Otley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Otley to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Otley to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 7h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Otley to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Otley to Cardiff train arrive?

Otley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Otley to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Otley to Cardiff is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Otley to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1720+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 44m
£120–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
9h
£26–45
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
7h 46m
£38–104
Drive 227.7 mi
1. Drive from Otley to Cardiffcar 227.7 mi
4h 14m
£57–82
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
9h 17m
£68–227
Line 34 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Otley Bus Station to Civic Lbus 34
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 49m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 54m
£68–243
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 53m
£88–217

Otley to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Otley Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Weeton Station, Weeton, Leeds, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otley Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 46m.

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