The distance between Ripon and Glastonbury is around 416km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ripon to Glastonbury by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glastonbury → Ripon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Castle Cary.
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Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall.
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Take the bus to Cabot Circus and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.
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There are several options for getting from Ripon to Glastonbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £73 ($86).
The distance between Ripon and Glastonbury is around 416km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (212 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Ripon and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ripon to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ripon and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ripon to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlton Miniott Railway Station, York, London Kings Cross, Paddington and Castle Cary. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
LNER, Grand Central and Great Western Railway run train services between Ripon and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C, Harrogate Hgte Bus Stn Stand 11, Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bus Station, Cabot Circus and Cabot Circus Broad Weir. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
FlixBus, First Bristol and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Ripon and Glastonbury. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Glastonbury. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Glastonbury is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 27km (16 miles) from Glastonbury. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ripon and Glastonbury. The distance is around 416km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 55m | £120($145) | twice daily | 574km (357 miles) |
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 20m | £71($84) | 3 times a week | 746km (464 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | £105($120) | twice a week | 601km (373 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane and bus | 5h 25m | £195($235) | twice a week | 716km (445 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane and bus | 5h 35m | £215($255) | twice a week | 717km (446 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 6hrs | £240($285) | once daily | 592km (368 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 40m | £31($37) | 3 times a week | 450km (279 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bond St | 10h 15m | £30($36) | 3 times a week | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £73($86) | on demand | 416km (259 miles) |
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