The average bus between Ripon and Cardiff takes 9h 37m and the fastest bus takes 7h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ripon to Cardiff. 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 Ripon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ripon is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ripon to Cardiff? 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 Ripon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ripon station and arriving at Cardiff station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
Ripon to Cardiff bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, depart from Borrage Bridge station.
Ripon to Cardiff bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Ripon and Cardiff is 315.5 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a bus from Borrage Bridge to Sophia Gardens via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 53m.