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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Ripon is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Ripon is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Ripon?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Borrage Bridge via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Ripon?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Ripon. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Harrogate via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Windermere to Ripon?

The distance between Windermere and Ripon is 141 miles. The road distance is 70.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Ripon without a car is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 5h 18m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Windermere to Ripon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Ripon bus from?

Windermere to Ripon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Ripon train from?

Windermere to Ripon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Ripon?

The best way to get from Windermere to Ripon is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 5h 18m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Windermere to Ripon bus arrive?

Windermere to Ripon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Ripon train arrive?

Windermere to Ripon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Ripon?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Ripon is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Windermere to Ripon.

Where can I stay near Ripon?

There are 1142+ hotels available in Ripon.

Windermere to Ripon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 60 bus

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

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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
5h 18m
£39–81
Drive 70.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Riponcar 70.1 mi
1h 34m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
7h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
5h 23m
£41–81
Train, line 60 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Keighleytrain
2. Take the bus from Keighley College to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Borrage Bridgebus 36
8h 5m

Windermere to Ripon by train and bus

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Distance: 140.4 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Borrage Bridge via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, Leeds, Harrogate, and Bus Stn Stand 4 in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Borrage Bridge via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 15m.

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