The distance between Fort William and Ripon is around 474km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Fort William to Ripon by car, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Fort William if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.
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There are several options for getting from Fort William to Ripon by car, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £165 ($195) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £82 ($95).
The distance between Fort William and Ripon is around 474km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Fort William and Ripon by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort William to Ripon is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £82 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £165 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Fort William and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fort William and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 5h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 6h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Fort William and Ripon. The distance is around 474km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Ripon is to drive which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £165($195) | twice daily | 789km (490 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train | 7h 40m | £165($195) | twice daily | 884km (549 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £82($95) | on demand | 474km (294 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ripon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.