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

The cheapest way to get from Otley to Kendal is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otley to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Otley and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Otley station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Otley Bus Station and arriving at Blackhall Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Town Hall and Galgate - Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Otley to Kendal?

The distance between Otley and Kendal is 89 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Otley to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £17 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Otley to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otley to Kendal bus from?

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

Train or bus from Otley to Kendal?

The best way to get from Otley to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Otley to Kendal bus arrive?

Otley to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Can I drive from Otley to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Otley to Kendal is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Otley to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3231+ hotels available in Kendal.

Otley to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Otley to Kendal 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 Shipley to LancasterLeeds - Morecambe / ...
4h 43m
£18–38
Drive 59.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Otley to Kendal59.7 mi
1h 21m
£15–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Otley Bus Station to Market SquareA3
2. Take the train from Shipley to Dent
3. Take the bus from Dent Station to The Shakespeare InnS1
5h 19m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Dolphin Centre591 / ...
2. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Blackhall Road572
6h 55m

Otley to Kendal by bus and train

47Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88.8 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Shipley to Lancaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otley Bus Station to Blackhall Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Town Hall, and Galgate - Stand B in around 6h 55m.

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