How to travel from Kirkwall to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Ripon is around 582km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Ripon by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£435($510)
Loganair
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Darlington.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£63($74)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Northallerton.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£85($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Ripon.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Ripon by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £435 ($510).
The distance between Kirkwall and Ripon is around 582km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Kirkwall and Ripon by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Ripon is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £435 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Ripon is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkwall and Ripon. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at Durham (MME) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkwall to Ripon. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkwall to Ripon typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into Durham (MME).
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 Kirkwall to Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Ripon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £305 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 40m | £435($510) | once daily | 587km (365 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NCL), Train | 4hrs | £285($340) | once daily | 582km (362 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 15m | £310($370) | twice daily | 674km (419 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | £305($360) | twice daily | 821km (510 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train | 5h 40m | £375($445) | twice daily | 772km (480 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 40m | £63($74) | 3 times a week | 780km (484 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 12h 55m | £85($100) | 3 times a week | 795km (494 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, Train | 13h 55m | £77($90) | 3 times a week | 795km (494 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 13h 15m | £130($155) | once daily | 1,025km (637 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 40m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 731km (454 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Ripon
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
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