Bus from Thirsk to Ripon
4 direct routes · 26–45 min · first bus 08:31, last bus 18:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ripon as of 06:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Thirsk, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Hodgsons | ~45 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 10:35 | 18:22 | Market Place (SE-bound) | Bus Station Stand 3 | Busby Stoop, Allanbrooke Barracks, Topcliffe, Asenby, Rainton, Dishforth & 2 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 150, 147, X70
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | Hodgsons | ~60 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 10:00 | 10:00 | Market Place (SE-bound) | North Road (W-bound) | Dalton, Sessay, Little Sessay, Pilmoor, Thornton Bridge, Brafferton & 5 more |
| 147 | Hodgsons | ~68 min | 1 | Mondays and Thursdays only | 13:00 | 13:00 | Market Place (SE-bound) | Bus Station Stand 2 | Topcliffe, Rainton, Catton, Baldersby, Howe, Ainderby Quernhow & 10 more |
| X70 | Hodgsons | ~26 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:31 | 08:31 | Market Place (SE-bound) | Bus Station Stand 3 | Busby Stoop, Skipton-on-Swale & Baldersby |
Times are for the first boarding point in Thirsk on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 70 bus, 150 bus, 147 bus or X70 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Thirsk to Ripon?
4 routes run directly from Thirsk to Ripon: the 70 (Hodgsons), the 150 (Hodgsons), the 147 (Hodgsons), the X70 (Hodgsons). The most frequent is the 70, 4 times each weekday — board at Market Place (SE-bound) and get off at Bus Station Stand 3, about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thirsk to Ripon?
Between 26 minutes on the X70 and 45 on the 70, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Busby Stoop, Allanbrooke Barracks, Topcliffe, Asenby and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Thirsk to Ripon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:31 and the last around 18:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thirsk to Ripon?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.