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

The cheapest way to get from Ripon to Chester is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ripon to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Ripon and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ripon to Chester. However, there are services departing from Borrage Bridge and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ripon and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Ripon to Chester. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Chester via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Ripon to Chester?

The distance between Ripon and Chester is 118 miles. The road distance is 103.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ripon to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ripon to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ripon to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ripon to Chester train from?

Ripon to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Ripon to Chester?

The best way to get from Ripon to Chester is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Ripon to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ripon to Chester train arrive?

Ripon to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Ripon to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ripon to Chester is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Ripon to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Chester.

Ripon to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ripon to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester
4h 40m
£35–66
Drive 102.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ripon to Chestercar 102.5 mi
2h 10m
£26–37
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 Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
6h 49m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Victoria Obus 36
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
5h 1m

Ripon to Chester by bus and train

90Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.3 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Borrage Bridge to Chester Bus Interchange via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 49m.

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