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Ripon to Manchester Bus Schedule

Bus from Ripon to Manchester: Journey Information

There are 6 intercity buses per day from Ripon to Manchester. Traveling by bus from Ripon to Manchester usually takes around 3 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Distance54 mi (87 km)
Shortest duration3h 41m
Cheapest price$14.99
Most frequent serviceNational Express
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What bus companies travel from Ripon to Manchester?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ripon to Manchester. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express63h 57m$15.22
  • Book National Express from Ripon to Manchester from $15. There are 6 trips per day offered by National Express from Ripon to Manchester and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Manchester. In Ripon, National Express departs to Manchester from Ripon Fishergate . In Manchester, National Express arrives at Miles Platting .

    An average trip on National Express from Ripon to Manchester takes 3 hours and 57 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Manchester in 3 hours and 41 minutes .

    On weekends, National Express offers 6 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Manchester.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Ripon to Manchester

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 57 minutes to cover the 54 miles from Ripon to Manchester. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 41 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Manchester at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Ripon to Manchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Ripon to Manchester every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

Manchester

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Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.

Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.

And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.

With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Ripon?

Main departure station: Ripon Fishergate

Most buses depart from the main station in Ripon.

All bus stations in Ripon:

  • Ripon Fishergate

Where does the bus arrive in Manchester?

Main arrival station: Miles Platting

All buses from Ripon arrive at one main station in Manchester.

All bus stations in Manchester:

  • Miles Platting

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