How to travel from Ripon to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Edinburgh is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ripon to Edinburgh by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
Operated byRyanair+ 4 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
🚀 Fastest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Northallerton Racecourse Lane then take the train to Edinburgh.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance264km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Edinburgh by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).

The distance between Ripon and Edinburgh is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Ripon and Edinburgh by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Edinburgh is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Northallerton Racecourse Lane then take the train to Edinburgh. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Northallerton Racecourse Lane, Darlington and Darlington. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Ripon and Edinburgh. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ripon and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Leeds Bradford (LBA) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Ripon to Edinburgh. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ripon to Edinburgh typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Leeds Bradford (LBA) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Edinburgh. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Edinburgh is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).

How do I get from Ripon to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Edinburgh

Transport options from Ripon to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
£65($77)
3 times a week708km (440 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
£17($20)
once daily316km (197 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 10m
£25($30)
twice daily320km (199 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£46($54)
on demand264km (164 miles)

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Airports near Edinburgh

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

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh