How to travel from Canterbury to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Canterbury and Ripon is around 437km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Canterbury 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 → Canterbury if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£275($325)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Ripon by car, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £235 ($280) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).
The distance between Canterbury and Ripon is around 437km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (225 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Canterbury and Ripon by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Ripon is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £235 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Canterbury and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Canterbury and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Canterbury and Ripon. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Ripon is to drive which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 15m | £275($325) | twice daily | 573km (356 miles) |
| Train to Stratford International, plane | 6h 5m | £235($280) | twice daily | 986km (612 miles) |
| Train to Stratford International, plane | 6h 20m | £275($325) | twice daily | 702km (436 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | £320($375) | once daily | 679km (422 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £76($90) | on demand | 437km (271 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Canterbury and Ripon
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
LNER
Grand Central
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Eastern Airways
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