The distance between Aberdeen and Ripon is around 387km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Ripon by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME) then take the bus to Ripon White Horse.
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Northallerton.
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There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Ripon by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Aberdeen and Ripon is around 387km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Aberdeen and Ripon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Ripon is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Ripon. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Northallerton. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Aberdeen and Ripon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME) then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Ripon is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Ripon. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Ripon. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Ripon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3hrs | £215($255) | once daily | 392km (243 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 20m | £100($120) | twice daily | 626km (389 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 25m | £230($270) | once daily | 387km (241 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £55($65) | twice daily | 526km (327 miles) |
Train to Northallerton | 6h 30m | £46($55) | 5 times a week | 526km (327 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £80($95) | on demand | 462km (287 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ripon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.