What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ripley?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ripley is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ripley?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ripley is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ripley?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ripley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Crosshill Church via Burton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ripley?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ripley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Derby via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ripley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ripley is 315 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Ripley without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ripley without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £170 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Ripley?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Ripley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ripley bus from?

Edinburgh to Ripley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ripley train from?

Edinburgh to Ripley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ripley?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ripley is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £170 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ripley bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ripley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ripley train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ripley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ripley?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ripley is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Edinburgh to Ripley.

Where can I stay near Ripley?

There are 2497+ hotels available in Ripley.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 56m
£170–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
7h 37m
£36–129
Drive 249.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ripleycar 249.8 mi
4h 47m
£61–88
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 35m
£66–150
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 5m
£113–190
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 15m
£66–183
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
6h 7m
£94–222
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 3m
£152–402
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 42m
£122–232
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 28m
£120–276

Edinburgh to Ripley by train and bus

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312.7 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ripley, Derbyshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 6h 20m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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