How to travel from Ripon to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Crewe is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ripon to Crewe 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 CreweRipon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Crewe.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C then take the train to Leeds then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance194km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Crewe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Ripon and Crewe is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Ripon and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Crewe is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ripon and Crewe. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ripon to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlton Miniott Railway Station and Manchester Piccadilly. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Ripon and Crewe. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Crewe. We recommend that you drive to Crewe. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Crewe. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Crewe is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Crewe. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Crewe. The distance is around 194km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £40 ($47).

How do I get from Ripon to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Crewe

Transport options from Ripon to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£40($47)
twice daily222km (138 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£49($58)
3 times a week185km (115 miles)
Bus to Bradford Interchange Bus Station, train4h 25m
£39($46)
3 times a week177km (110 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£34($40)
on demand194km (121 miles)

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Airports near Crewe

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Crewe
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Crewe
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Crewe