How to travel from Loch Ness to Ripon, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Ripon is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Ripon by car, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
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4 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Ripon.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Ripon

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Ripon by car, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Loch Ness and Ripon is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (246 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Loch Ness and Ripon by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Ripon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Ness and Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Loch Ness and Ripon. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Ripon is to drive which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Ripon

Transport options from Loch Ness to Ripon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
7hrs
£125($150)
twice daily809km (503 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
£145($170)
twice daily714km (444 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 45m
£240($285)
once daily575km (357 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, train and plane6h 5m
£255($305)
once daily570km (354 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train6h 15m
£280($330)
twice daily931km (579 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
£95($115)
on demand560km (348 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.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Ripon
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Ripon
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Ripon