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 16m.

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 16m 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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at Borrage Bridge via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

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 38m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 Cardiff North Road station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ripon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ripon is to train via Cheltenham which takes 6h 38m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ripon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ripon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ripon is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Ripon.

Where can I stay near Ripon?

There are 1107+ hotels available in Ripon.

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

There are 7 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 38m
£109–177
Drive 243.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Riponcar 243.8 mi
4h 16m
£61–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
8h 52m
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
6h 59m
£80–229
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 - Redcar Central / ...
6h 39m
£85–150
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
9h 2m
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 53m

Cardiff to Ripon by train and bus

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Borrage Bridge via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 52m.

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