The distance between Ipswich and Ripon is around 358km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ipswich to Ripon by train, 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 → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Peterborough and then to York.
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Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Thirsk.
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There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Ripon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($74).
The distance between Ipswich and Ripon is around 358km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Ipswich and Ripon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Ripon is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £63 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Ripon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough, York and Thirsk. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Greater Anglia, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Ipswich and Ripon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ipswich and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich 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 5h 30m.
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 Ipswich and Ripon. The distance is around 358km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Ripon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £64($76) | twice daily | 370km (230 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 4h 30m | £62($73) | once daily | 371km (230 miles) |
Train to Norwich, plane + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £475($560) | twice daily | 899km (558 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | £270($320) | twice daily | 573km (356 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £63($74) | on demand | 358km (223 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ripon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.