Train or car : from Ripon to Harrogate/ York/ Leeds...?

Question

Does anyone commute to any of the big cities from near Ripon - would you go by train or car, and why? thanks.

Answer 1

Ripon hasnt had a rail station since the Beeching cutbacks of the 1960s, despite being quite a substantial town. The nearest stations in the area are Harrogate or Knaresborough. I dont know about the buses, but suspect that they wont be that good  because North Yorkshire doesnt have as good a subsidy plan as South or West Yorkshire.  Check at the local bus station by all means, but I think your best bet here is undoubtedly the car.

Answer 2

car is best, more maneuverability

Answer 3

Car

Answer 4

id say car ripon-harrogate and then train for york and leeds

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Answer 5

bus and rail servicwes into and round ripon are not that good or relaiable i would say your best using a car, which you would need to do shopping etc aswell as ripon is very restircted for choice