How to travel from Ripon to Durham, United Kingdom
The distance between Ripon and Durham is around 71km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 51min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ripon to Durham by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durham → Ripon if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Northallerton Racecourse Lane then take the train to Bishop Auckland.
- Duration1h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£14($17)
Multiple operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to Durham (Land).
- Duration51min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£100($120)
Ripon Taxi
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Durham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ripon to Durham by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Ripon and Durham is around 71km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Ripon and Durham by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ripon to Durham is to take a taxi which takes around 51min and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Durham. We recommend that you take a taxi to Durham (Land). instead which will take 51min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ripon and Durham. We recommend that you take a taxi to Durham (Land). instead which will take 51min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Northallerton Racecourse Lane then take the train to Bishop Auckland. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Durham. The distance is around 71km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Durham is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £14 ($17).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Durham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Train | 1h 50m | £14($17) | 5 times a week | 92km (57 miles) |
Taxi | 51min | £100($120) | on demand | 71km (44 miles) |
Drive | 51min | £13($15) | on demand | 71km (44 miles) |
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Airports near Durham
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Durham
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Durham
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Durham