How to travel from Plymouth to Ripon, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Ripon is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Plymouth 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.

👋 Also check out RiponPlymouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Ripon.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Ripon

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Ripon by car, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £140 ($165) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($240).

The distance between Plymouth and Ripon is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 455km (283 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Plymouth and Ripon by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Ripon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £200 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £140 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Plymouth and Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plymouth and Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Plymouth and Ripon. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Ripon is to drive which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Ripon

Transport options from Plymouth to Ripon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 30m
£170($200)
once daily762km (473 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane7h 20m
£190($225)
twice daily1,058km (657 miles)
Bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road, plane and train4h 35m
£200($240)
once daily705km (438 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 50m
£140($165)
twice daily657km (408 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
£95($115)
on demand557km (346 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