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 £60 - £90 and takes 4h 17m.

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 17m and costs £60 - £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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Borrage Bridge via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ripon?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Harrogate via Bristol Parkway and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ripon?

The distance between Cardiff and Ripon is 260 miles. The road distance is 244.9 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 which takes 6h 19m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ripon train from?

Cardiff to Ripon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ripon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ripon is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ripon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ripon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ripon train arrive?

Cardiff to Ripon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ripon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ripon is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cardiff to Ripon.

Where can I stay near Ripon?

There are 1174+ hotels available in Ripon.

Cardiff to Ripon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 36 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 19m
£120–192
Drive 243.5 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Riponcar 243.5 mi
4h 17m
£60–87
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
7h 40m
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)plane BRS - LBA
7h 48m
£67–246
Train via Manchester
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 28m
£90–154
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 59m
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)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 39m

Cardiff to Ripon by train and bus

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Distance: 258.7 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Borrage Bridge via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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