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.
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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Take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street and then to Harrogate.
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Take the train to Thirsk then take the bus to Ripon White Horse.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Manchester and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 1h 25m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 50m | £40($47) | every 4 hours | 111km (69 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 15m | £15($18) | twice daily | 169km (105 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £23($27) | on demand | 129km (80 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ripon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.