What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ripon?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ripon is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ripon?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ripon is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ripon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Borrage Bridge via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ripon?

The distance between Cardiff and Ripon is 251 miles. The road distance is 245.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Ripon without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ripon without a car is to train via Cheltenham which takes 6h 16m and costs £50 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Ripon?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Cardiff to Ripon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ripon bus from?

Cardiff to Ripon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Ripon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ripon is to train via Cheltenham which takes 6h 16m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £220 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ripon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ripon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ripon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ripon is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Cardiff to Ripon.

Where can I stay near Ripon?

There are 1069+ hotels available in Ripon.

Cardiff to Ripon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 36 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Ripon by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Cheltenham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 16m
£51–172
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
8h 8m
Drive 243.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Riponcar 243.8 mi
4h 14m
£60–86
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
8h 44m
£55–215
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
6h 23m
£64–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk078
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
8h 55m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
7h 21m
£72–152
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Harrogatetrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Borrage Bridgebus
6h 25m

Cardiff to Ripon by train and bus

111Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ripon.

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Distance: 249.6 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ripon, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Borrage Bridge via Cheltenham Spa, Leeds, Harrogate, and Bus Stn Stand 4 in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Borrage Bridge via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 8m.

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