How to travel from Durham to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Durham and Ripon is around 71km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 51min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Durham to Ripon by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Darlington then take the bus to Ripon White Horse.
- Duration1h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£14($17)
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Ripon.
- Duration51min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£100($120)
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+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Durham to Ripon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Durham and Ripon is around 71km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Durham and Ripon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Ripon is to take a taxi which takes around 51min and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Ripon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ripon. instead which will take 51min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Durham and Ripon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ripon. instead which will take 51min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 1h 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 Durham and Ripon. The distance is around 71km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Ripon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £14 ($17).
Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Bus | 1h 50m | £14($17) | 5 times a week | 92km (57 miles) |
Taxi | 51min | £100($120) | on demand | 71km (44 miles) |
Drive | 51min | £13($15) | on demand | 71km (44 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.
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