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

The cheapest way to get from Ripon to Dunbar is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ripon to Dunbar is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ripon and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Ripon to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Borrage Bridge and arriving at Dunbar Asda via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Ripon to Dunbar?

The distance between Ripon and Dunbar is 172 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ripon to Dunbar without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Ripon to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ripon to Dunbar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ripon to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Ripon to Dunbar is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £250 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Ripon to Dunbar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ripon to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Ripon to Dunbar is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Ripon to Dunbar.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 196+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ripon to Dunbar by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to South Parade70
2. Take the train from Northallerton to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
4h 27m
Drive 157.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ripon to Dunbar157.2 mi
2h 50m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrance36
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Dunbar AsdaM20
6h 38m
Train
1. Take the train from York to DunbarPenzance - Edinburgh / ...
4h 49m
£80–242
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrance36
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetX7
8h 2m

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Ripon, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Borrage Bridge to Dunbar Asda via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from York to Dunbar 4 times a day. Tickets cost £75–230 and the journey takes 2h 13m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 5 times a day.

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