The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Ripon
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Ripon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Ripon will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 buses that leave Manchester for Ripon every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester to Ripon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Ripon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Ripon bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:40 Manchester | 3h36 | 10:16 Ripon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Ripon
Distance 87 km |
Average bus duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 21m |
First bus 03:50 |
Last bus 21:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Manchester to RiponYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Ripon with National Express for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Ripon
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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