The average bus between Leicester and Ripon takes 6h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 3 times a day between Leicester and Ripon. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Ripon at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Ripon station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Leicester to Ripon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Ripon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Borrage Bridge station.
Book your Leicester to Ripon bus tickets online with National Express and Transdev Harrogate.
The distance between Leicester and Ripon is 168.5 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Borrage Bridge via Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 9m.