The average bus between Bolton and Ripon takes 5h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bolton to Ripon. 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 every 2 hours between Bolton and Ripon. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Ripon at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Ripon? 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 Bolton to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Ripon station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Bolton to Ripon bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Ripon bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Borrage Bridge station.
The distance between Bolton and Ripon is 85.4 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Borrage Bridge via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 49m.