How to travel from Glasgow to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Ripon is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Glasgow to Ripon by car, 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 → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Thirsk.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£200($235)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Ripon by car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around £150 ($180) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £53 ($63).
The distance between Glasgow and Ripon is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Glasgow and Ripon by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Ripon is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £150 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glasgow and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Glasgow and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Glasgow and Ripon. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Ripon is to drive which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £53 ($63).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £200($235) | twice daily | 614km (381 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 45m | £150($180) | twice daily | 673km (418 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £53($63) | on demand | 306km (190 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Ripon
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Bus companies
Reliance Motor Services
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