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

The cheapest way to get from Ripon to Cardiff is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ripon to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ripon and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ripon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Borrage Bridge and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ripon and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ripon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Cardiff Central via Leeds and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Ripon to Cardiff?

The distance between Ripon and Cardiff is 262 miles. The road distance is 244.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ripon to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Ripon to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ripon to Cardiff bus from?

Ripon to Cardiff bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, depart from Borrage Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Ripon to Cardiff train from?

Ripon to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Ripon to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ripon to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Ripon to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ripon to Cardiff bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Ripon to Cardiff train arrive?

Ripon to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Ripon to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ripon to Cardiff is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Ripon to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1720+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 20m
£119–192
Drive 243.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ripon to Cardiffcar 243.1 mi
4h 18m
£60–87
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 36
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
8h 30m
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 43m
£68–243
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 55m
£86–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 36
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
9h 44m
Line 36 bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Hgte Bus Stn Stand 6bus
2. Take the train from Harrogate to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 47m

Ripon to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 260.2 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Borrage Bridge to Cardiff Central via Hgte Bus Stn Stand 6, Harrogate, Leeds, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Borrage Bridge to Sophia Gardens via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 30m.

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