How to travel from Leeds to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Leeds and Ripon is around 46km (28 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 40min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leeds to Ripon by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Leeds if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Thirsk then take the bus to Ripon White Horse.
- Duration1h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£12($14)
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Ripon.
- Duration40min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£76($90)
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+ 4 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Leeds to Ripon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 40min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).
The distance between Leeds and Ripon is around 46km (28 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 38km (23 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Leeds and Ripon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 40min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leeds to Ripon is to take a taxi which takes around 40min and will set you back approx £76 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Leeds and Ripon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ripon. instead which will take 40min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leeds and Ripon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ripon. instead which will take 40min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Thirsk then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 1h 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Leeds and Ripon. The distance is around 46km (28 miles) by road and it will take around 40min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Ripon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £12 ($14).
Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Bus | 1h 15m | £12($14) | twice daily | 101km (63 miles) |
Taxi | 40min | £76($90) | on demand | 46km (28 miles) |
Drive | 40min | £8($10) | on demand | 46km (28 miles) |
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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