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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Ripon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaytrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to LeedstrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 14m
    £94–377

  2. Drive 243.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Riponcar243.8 mi
    4h 14m
    £62–89

  3. 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 Bridgebus36
    8h 12m

  4. Train, 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)planeBRS - LBA
    6h 58m
    £76–163

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to LeedstrainManchester Airport - Leeds / ...
    6h 26m
    £63–126

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach StationbusUk078
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus36
    8h 59m

  7. Train, fly to Newcastle, line 36 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - 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 33m

Cardiff to Ripon by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Borrage Bridge via Bristol Parkway, Leeds, Harrogate, and Bus Stn Stand 4 in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Borrage Bridge via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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