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Preston to Ripponden buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Ripponden takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Ripponden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 481 bus, line 464 bus, line 587 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 481
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 464
  3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Small Lees Roadbus bus 587
3h 31m

Preston to Ripponden bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Preston and Ripponden. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Ripponden at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine4h 3m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine8h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyTeam Pennine3h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Ripponden? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Ripponden.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Ripponden, England?

You can take a bus from Lancaster Road to Small Lees Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Rochdale Interchange in around 3h 31m.

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