How to travel from Ripon to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Bath is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ripon to Bath by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
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Train

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)

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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance395km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Bath

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Bath by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around £78 ($90) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Ripon and Bath is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Ripon and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Bath is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around £78 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ripon and Bath. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ripon to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlton Miniott Railway Station, York and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Ripon and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ripon and Bath. We recommend that you take the bus to Northallerton Racecourse Lane then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Bath. We recommend that you take the bus to Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Ripon and Bath. The distance is around 395km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

How do I get from Ripon to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Bath

Transport options from Ripon to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
4h 10m
£78($90)
3 times a week722km (449 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane4h 60m
£220($260)
twice a week701km (436 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£250($295)
twice daily576km (358 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 30m
£275($325)
twice daily627km (390 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 45m
£110($130)
twice a week577km (359 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
£115($140)
twice daily447km (278 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly6h 30m
£125($150)
3 times a week447km (278 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£68($81)
on demand395km (246 miles)

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Airports near Bath

The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Bath
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Bath
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Bath