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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ripon is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Ripon is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Ripon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Borrage Bridge via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Ripon?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Harrogate via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Ayr to Ripon?

The distance between Ayr and Ripon is 324 miles. The road distance is 185 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Ripon without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Ayr to Ripon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Ripon bus from?

Ayr to Ripon bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Ripon train from?

Ayr to Ripon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Ripon?

The best way to get from Ayr to Ripon is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Ayr to Ripon bus arrive?

Ayr to Ripon bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Ripon train arrive?

Ayr to Ripon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Ripon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Ripon is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Ayr to Ripon.

Where can I stay near Ripon?

There are 1140+ hotels available in Ripon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
6h 31m
£94–198
Drive 183.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Riponcar 183.9 mi
3h 25m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
8h 59m
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
8h 57m
£77–140
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
10h 34m

Ayr to Ripon by train, foot, and bus

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322.4 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Borrage Bridge via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York, Harrogate, and Bus Stn Stand 4 in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Borrage Bridge via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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