The average bus between Preston and Ripponden takes 4h 20m 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.
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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 38m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Ripponden. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Ripponden station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Preston to Ripponden bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Ripponden bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Small Lees Road station.
The distance between Preston and Ripponden is 51.1 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Lancaster Road to Small Lees Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Rochdale Interchange in around 3h 47m.