How to travel from Bournemouth to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Bournemouth and Ripon is around 461km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Ripon by car, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Bournemouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Ripon by car, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £210 ($245) and will take around 3h 55m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Ripon is around 461km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (237 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Bournemouth and Ripon by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Ripon is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £210 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £210 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bournemouth and Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Bournemouth and Ripon. The distance is around 461km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Ripon is to drive which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 35m | £235($280) | twice daily | 517km (321 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 5h 45m | £260($305) | twice daily | 956km (594 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane | 5h 55m | £250($295) | twice daily | 595km (370 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | £210($245) | once daily | 642km (399 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane and bus | 5h 25m | £300($355) | once daily | 701km (436 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £80($95) | on demand | 461km (286 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bournemouth and Ripon
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
Grand Central
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
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