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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ripon is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ripon is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ripon?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Forbury Road and arriving at Borrage Bridge via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Reading to Ripon?

The distance between Reading and Ripon is 252 miles. The road distance is 219.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ripon without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Reading to Ripon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ripon bus from?

Reading to Ripon bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Forbury Road station.

Train or bus from Reading to Ripon?

The best way to get from Reading to Ripon is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Reading to Ripon bus arrive?

Reading to Ripon bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Can I drive from Reading to Ripon?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ripon is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Reading to Ripon.

Where can I stay near Ripon?

There are 1078+ hotels available in Ripon.

Reading to Ripon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Reading 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
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain Reading - York / ...
5h 15m
£81–175
Drive 218 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Riponcar 218 mi
3h 48m
£54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
9h 44m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 37m
£88–310
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 14m
£94–231

Reading to Ripon by train and bus

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.4 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Ripon, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to York every 2 hours. Tickets cost £75–170 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbury Road to Borrage Bridge via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 44m.

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