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How to get fromReading to Riponby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 29m
    £102–153

  2. Drive  217.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Riponcar car 217.7 mi
    3h 53m
    £54–78

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus bus 36
    9h 17m

  4. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    6h 40m
    £87–320

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus bus 36
    11h 11m

  6. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    6h 33m
    £90–345

Reading to Ripon by train and bus

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to York every 3 hours. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Borrage Bridge via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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