The distance between Blackpool and Ripon is around 131km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Blackpool to Ripon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Leeds and then to Thirsk.
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Take the bus to Durham Sutton Street then take the train to Northallerton.
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There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Ripon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).
The distance between Blackpool and Ripon is around 131km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Blackpool and Ripon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Ripon is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Ripon. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Thirsk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Blackpool and Ripon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Blackpool and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Thirsk. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Blackpool and Ripon. The distance is around 131km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Ripon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | £41($48) | twice daily | 227km (141 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5hrs | £10($12) | twice a week | 288km (179 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £23($27) | on demand | 131km (82 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ripon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.