How to travel from Isle of Wight to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Ripon is around 466km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Ripon by ferry, train, bus, 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 → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£215($250)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to Brighton then London St Pancras International LL and then to Thirsk.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Middlesbrough.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£57($68)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Ripon.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Ripon by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Ripon is around 466km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Isle of Wight and Ripon by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Ripon is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Ripon is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Ripon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Isle of Wight to Ripon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to Brighton then London St Pancras International LL and then to Thirsk. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Ripon is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 5hrs | £215($250) | twice daily | 500km (310 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 6h 15m | £245($290) | twice daily | 577km (359 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Plane and Train | 4h 20m | £200($235) | once daily | 624km (388 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Train and Plane | 6hrs | £135($160) | once daily | 710km (441 miles) |
| Bus to Cowes, Co-op, ferry, plane and train | 6h 15m | £245($290) | twice daily | 939km (583 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 6h 40m | £95($115) | 6 times a week | 542km (337 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train | 8h 30m | £125($150) | twice daily | 569km (354 miles) |
| Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, train | 10hrs | £170($200) | 6 times a week | 653km (406 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 55m | £57($68) | 6 times a week | 692km (430 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 40m | £95($110) | hourly | 466km (289 miles) |
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Train operators
Southern Service
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Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Red Funnel
Bus companies
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