How to travel from Blackpool to Ripon, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Leeds and then to Thirsk.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Durham Sutton Street then take the train to Northallerton.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ripon.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance131km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Ripon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Ripon

Transport options from Blackpool to Ripon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
£41($48)
twice daily227km (141 miles)
Bus and Train
5hrs
£10($12)
twice a week288km (179 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£23($27)
on demand131km (82 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.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Ripon
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Ripon
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Ripon