The average bus between Wellingborough and Ripley takes 5h 14m and the fastest bus takes 4h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wellingborough to Ripley. 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 Wellingborough and Ripley. The earliest departure is at 5:17 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Ripley at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Northampton Bus Interchange and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Wellingborough to Ripley? 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 Wellingborough to Ripley. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough station and arriving at Ripley station via Derby Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Wellingborough to Ripley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.
Wellingborough to Ripley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Derby Bus Station.
The distance between Wellingborough and Ripley is 94.1 km. The road distance is 168 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Derby Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 2h 40m.