The average bus between Bedford and Ripon takes 6h 34m and the fastest bus takes 5h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Ripon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Bedford and Ripon. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Ripon at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 13m • 2 changes

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5h 26m • 2 changes

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5h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Ripon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Coachway station and arriving at Borrage Bridge station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Bedford to Ripon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Ripon bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, arrive at Borrage Bridge station.
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The distance between Bedford and Ripon is 233.5 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Borrage Bridge via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 42m.