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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ripon is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ripon is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ripon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Borrage Bridge via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Ripon?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Harrogate via Newton-le-Willows and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Chester to Ripon?

The distance between Chester and Ripon is 112 miles. The road distance is 103.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ripon without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 3h 40m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chester to Ripon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ripon bus from?

Chester to Ripon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ripon train from?

Chester to Ripon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Ripon?

The best way to get from Chester to Ripon is to train via Warrington which takes 3h 40m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.

Where does the Chester to Ripon bus arrive?

Chester to Ripon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Ripon train arrive?

Chester to Ripon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from Chester to Ripon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ripon is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Chester to Ripon.

Where can I stay near Ripon?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Ripon.

Chester to Ripon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Ripon by train, bus, or car

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Train via Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Harrogatetrain
3h 40m
£31–60
Drive 102.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Riponcar 102.5 mi
2h 10m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
6h
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
3h 50m
£35–64

Chester to Ripon by train and bus

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Borrage Bridge via Newton-le-Willows, Leeds, Harrogate, and Bus Stn Stand 4 in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Borrage Bridge via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h.

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