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How to get fromBolton to Riponby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 36 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Harrogatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Borrage Bridgebus bus 36
    3h 17m

  2. Drive  66.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolton to Riponcar car 66.5 mi
    1h 32m
    £17–24

  3. Line 8 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus bus 36
    5h 7m

  4. Line 471 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale stationbus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain train Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
    4h 27m
    £20–37

  5. Line 37 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus bus 36
    5h 28m

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Map of how to get from Bolton to Ripon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Borrage Bridge via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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