How to travel from Ripon to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Bradford is around 49km (30 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 44min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ripon to Bradford by taxi, 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 Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C and then to Bradford Interchange Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Harrogate then take the train to Leeds and then to Bradford Interchange.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bradford.

  • Duration44min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Ripon Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration44min
  • Distance49km (30 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Bradford by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 44min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Ripon and Bradford is around 49km (30 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 41km (25 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Ripon and Bradford by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 44min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Bradford is to take a taxi which takes around 44min and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Bradford. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bradford. instead which will take 44min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Bradford. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C and Harrogate Hgte Bus Stn Stand 11. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Yorkshire Coastliner and Flyer run regular bus services between Ripon and Bradford. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Bradford. We recommend that you take a taxi to Harrogate then take the train to Leeds and then to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bradford is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bradford. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Ripon and Bradford. The distance is around 49km (30 miles) by road and it will take around 44min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Bradford is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Bradford

Transport options from Ripon to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 30m
£10($12)
3 times a week67km (42 miles)
Taxi and Train
1h 10m
£41($49)
hourly63km (39 miles)
Taxi
44min
£80($95)
on demand49km (30 miles)
Drive
44min
£8($10)
on demand49km (30 miles)

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Airports near Bradford

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bradford
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Bradford
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Bradford