How to travel from Portsmouth to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Portsmouth and Ripon is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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 → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Ripon by car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £140 ($165) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).
The distance between Portsmouth and Ripon is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Portsmouth and Ripon by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Ripon is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £205 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £140 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Portsmouth and Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portsmouth and Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Ripon. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Portsmouth and Ripon. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Ripon is to drive which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 40m | £230($275) | twice daily | 500km (311 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | £235($280) | twice daily | 540km (335 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 5h 55m | £140($165) | once daily | 721km (448 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4hrs | £205($240) | once daily | 625km (388 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | £285($335) | once daily | 646km (402 miles) |
| Train to Eastleigh, plane and bus | 5h 55m | £255($300) | twice daily | 940km (584 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £76($90) | on demand | 441km (274 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Portsmouth and Ripon
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
Grand Central
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
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