How to travel from Manchester to Ripon, United Kingdom

The distance between Manchester and Ripon is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Manchester to Ripon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street and then to Harrogate.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Thirsk then take the bus to Ripon White Horse.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ripon.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance129km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Ripon

There are several options for getting from Manchester to Ripon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).

The distance between Manchester and Ripon is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Manchester and Ripon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Manchester to Ripon is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Manchester and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Manchester and Ripon. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bradford Interchange Bridge Street and Harrogate. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

National Express and Flyer run regular bus services between Manchester and Ripon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Thirsk then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 2h 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 Manchester and Ripon. The distance is around 129km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Ripon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £15 ($18).

How do I get from Manchester to Ripon

Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Ripon

Transport options from Manchester to Ripon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 50m
£40($47)
every 4 hours111km (69 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 15m
£15($18)
twice daily169km (105 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£23($27)
on demand129km (80 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