The average bus between Cardiff and Ripon takes 9h 48m and the fastest bus takes 7h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 4 times a day between Cardiff and Ripon. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Ripon at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Ripon station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Cardiff to Ripon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Ripon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Borrage Bridge station.
The distance between Cardiff and Ripon is 315.5 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Borrage Bridge via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 9m.