How to travel from Chelmsford to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Chelmsford and Ripon is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Ripon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to York.
- Duration3h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£56($66)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Plane
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon Bus Station Stand 3.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Ripon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).
The distance between Chelmsford and Ripon is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Chelmsford and Ripon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Ripon is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Ripon. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station, York and Thirsk. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Greater Anglia, LNER, Grand Central, East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Chelmsford and Ripon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Chelmsford and Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to York. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Chelmsford and Ripon. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Ripon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £56($66) | twice daily | 413km (257 miles) |
| Train via London Liverpool Street | 5h 45m | £95($115) | twice daily | 480km (298 miles) |
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 50m | £250($295) | twice daily | 511km (317 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 25m | £110($130) | twice daily | 999km (620 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), plane | 5h 40m | £215($255) | twice daily | 922km (573 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), plane | 5h 45m | £250($300) | twice daily | 639km (397 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | £295($350) | once daily | 617km (384 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £50($59) | twice daily | 445km (276 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 6h 55m | £37($44) | 4 times a week | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £60($71) | on demand | 343km (213 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chelmsford and Ripon
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
Grand Central
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Jet2.com
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