There are 5 ways to get from Ripon to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via York
best- Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 58m£56–96Drive 167.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ripon to Cambridgecar 167.6 mi
2h 50m£43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 36
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
8h 24mTrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 8m£60–90Bus, train
- Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 36
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Elytrain
7h 20m
Ripon to Cambridge by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ripon to Cambridge is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ripon to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ripon to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Borrage Bridge and arriving at Parkside via Leeds Cultural Stop C and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ripon to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Cambridge via York and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Ripon and Cambridge is 189 miles. The road distance is 168.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ripon to Cambridge without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 58m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ripon to Cambridge, including transfers.
Ripon to Cambridge bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, depart from Borrage Bridge station.
Ripon to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
The best way to get from Ripon to Cambridge is to train via York which takes 4h 58m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Ripon, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Borrage Bridge to Cambridge via Hgte Bus Stn Stand 6, Harrogate, York, and Peterborough in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Borrage Bridge to Parkside via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h 24m.
Train from York to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from York to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01423 56 60 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transdev Harrogate
Bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev Harrogate
Bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev Harrogate
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ripon to Cambridge bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
Ripon to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ripon to Cambridge is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Ripon to Cambridge.
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