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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Ripon is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Ripon is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Ripon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Borrage Bridge via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Ripon?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Harrogate via Sheffield and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Bedford to Ripon?

The distance between Bedford and Ripon is 182 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Ripon without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Bedford to Ripon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Ripon bus from?

Bedford to Ripon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Ripon train from?

Bedford to Ripon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Ripon?

The best way to get from Bedford to Ripon is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Bedford to Ripon bus arrive?

Bedford to Ripon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Bedford to Ripon train arrive?

Bedford to Ripon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Ripon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Ripon is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Bedford to Ripon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bedford to Ripon?

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Where can I stay near Ripon?

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Bedford to Ripon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Ripon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m
£69–109
Drive 168.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bedford to Riponcar 168.6 mi
2h 48m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
7h 42m
Train via London
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 22m
£79–137
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain Nottingham - Leeds
5h 54m
£64–110
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
9h 16m

Bedford to Ripon by train and bus

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Distance: 180.9 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Ripon, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Borrage Bridge via Sheffield, Leeds, Harrogate, and Bus Stn Stand 4 in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Borrage Bridge via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 42m.

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