The average bus between Inverness and Ripon takes 17h 28m and the fastest bus takes 13h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 twice daily between Inverness and Ripon. The earliest departure is at 6:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Ripon at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 17h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


13h 6m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


20h 13m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 6m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


20h 13m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 6m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


20h 13m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 47m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


20h 12m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Ripon station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
Inverness to Ripon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Ripon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Borrage Bridge station.
The distance between Inverness and Ripon is 408.1 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Borrage Bridge via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 49m.