How to travel from Ripon to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Cardiff is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ripon to Cardiff by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CardiffRipon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff North Road.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance405km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Cardiff by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £70 ($83).

The distance between Ripon and Cardiff is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (196 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Ripon and Cardiff by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Cardiff is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £70 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Cardiff. We recommend that you drive to Cardiff. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Cardiff. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C, Harrogate Hgte Bus Stn Stand 11 and Bradford Interchange Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Ripon and Cardiff. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Cardiff. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ripon and Cardiff. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Cardiff is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around £33 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Cardiff

Transport options from Ripon to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
5hrs
£190($225)
3 times a week871km (541 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 20m
£115($135)
twice a week620km (385 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
£33($39)
twice a week488km (303 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£70($83)
on demand405km (252 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff