How to travel from Ripon to Cotswolds, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Cotswolds is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ripon to Cotswolds by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Cheltenham Spa.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C, Bradford Interchange Bus Station then Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd and then to Combend Farm.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
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Drive

Drive to Cotswolds.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Cotswolds

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Cotswolds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($68).

The distance between Ripon and Cotswolds is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (57 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Ripon and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Cotswolds is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £57 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ripon and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ripon to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlton Miniott Railway Station, York and Cheltenham Spa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

CrossCountry run train services between Ripon and Cotswolds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C, Harrogate Hgte Bus Stn Stand 11, Bradford Interchange Bus Station, Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd, Transport Hub and Combend Farm. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Yorkshire Coastliner, Flyer, Megabus UK and Stagecoach West run regular bus services between Ripon and Cotswolds. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9hrs 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 Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Cheltenham Spa. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Cotswolds is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Cotswolds. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

How do I get from Ripon to Cotswolds

Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Cotswolds

Transport options from Ripon to Cotswolds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
£120($140)
twice daily374km (232 miles)
Bus
9hrs
£35($41)
3 times a week391km (243 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($68)
on demand330km (205 miles)

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Airports near Cotswolds

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

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Cotswolds
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Cotswolds