How to travel from Bath to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Bath and Ripon is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bath to Ripon by car, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Bath if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Thirsk.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£580($685)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bath to Ripon by car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between Bath and Ripon is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Bath and Ripon by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Ripon is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bath and Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bath and Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Ripon. The distance is around 395km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Ripon is to drive which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 55m | £580($685) | twice daily | 1,132km (704 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane | 4h 55m | £220($260) | once daily | 701km (435 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 5h 30m | £275($325) | twice daily | 627km (389 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | £250($295) | twice daily | 576km (358 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 45m | £110($130) | once daily | 576km (358 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train and bus | 5h 35m | £130($155) | twice daily | 872km (542 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | £68($81) | on demand | 395km (246 miles) |
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Airports near Ripon
The following major airports near Ripon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Ripon
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Ripon
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Ripon