How to travel from Luton to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Luton and Ripon is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Luton to Ripon by car, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Luton if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Thirsk.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Luton to Ripon by car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Luton and Ripon is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Luton and Ripon by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Luton to Ripon is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Luton and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Luton and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Ripon. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Luton and Ripon. The distance is around 302km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Ripon is to drive which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 5m | £84($100) | twice daily | 857km (532 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | £250($295) | twice daily | 512km (318 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 20m | £135($160) | twice daily | 829km (515 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | £300($355) | once daily | 618km (384 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | £52($62) | on demand | 302km (188 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Luton and Ripon
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Thameslink
LNER
Grand Central
Bus companies
Arriva UK
Centrebus South
Airlines
Jet2.com
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