How to travel from Islay to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Ripon is around 539km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Islay to Ripon by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Northallerton.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Northallerton.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£68($81)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Darlington.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£46($54)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Ripon by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).
The distance between Islay and Ripon is around 539km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Islay and Ripon by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Ripon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Ripon is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Northallerton. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Northallerton. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Northallerton. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Islay to Ripon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Northallerton. instead which will take 11h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Ripon is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 5h 15m | £205($240) | twice daily | 539km (335 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 11h 30m | £68($81) | once a week | 644km (400 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 12h 10m | £60($71) | twice a week | 622km (387 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 10m | £46($54) | once daily | 614km (382 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Ripon
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Loganair
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