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 15m.

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 15m 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 Kingsway GD via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Ripon to Cardiff?

The distance between Ripon and Cardiff is 262 miles. The road distance is 244.5 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 17m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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.

Train, bus or fly from Ripon to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ripon to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Ripon to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ripon to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ripon to Cardiff is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Ripon to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Ripon to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 36 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Ripon to Cardiff 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 Leeds to Bristol ParkwayEdinburgh - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 17m
£91–268
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester PiccadillyLeeds - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 51m
£59–146
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrance36
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
8h 21m
Drive 243.1 mi
1. Drive from Ripon to Cardiff243.1 mi
4h 15m
£60–87
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LBA - CWL
7h 12m
£68–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrance36
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North RoadUk078
9h 43m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 2m
£67–139
Line 36 bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Hgte Bus Stn Stand 6
2. Take the train from Harrogate to York
3. Take the train from York to Newcastle
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 50m

Ripon to Cardiff by bus and train

106Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260.2 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Borrage Bridge to Kingsway GD via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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