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How to get fromIlkley to Riponby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 36 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ilkley 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
    2h 3m

  2. Drive 25.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilkley to Riponcar car 25.1 mi
    38 min
    £7–9

  3. Bus, line 36 bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Otley Bus Stationbus bus X84
    2. Take the bus from Otley Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X52
    3. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Borrage Bridgebus bus 36
    2h 22m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilkley to Ripontaxi taxi 25.1 mi
    38 min
    £110–140

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Headrow Hbus bus X84
    2. Take the bus from Victoria K to Borrage Bridgebus bus 36
    3h 12m

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Map of how to get from Ilkley to Ripon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Railway Road to Borrage Bridge via Otley Bus Station and Bus Stn Stand 4 in around 2h 22m.

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