How to travel from Ripon to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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 GlastonburyRipon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance416km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Glastonbury

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Glastonbury

Transport options from Ripon to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
£120($145)
twice daily574km (357 miles)
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
5h 20m
£71($84)
3 times a week746km (464 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
£105($120)
twice a week601km (373 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane and bus5h 25m
£195($235)
twice a week716km (445 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane and bus5h 35m
£215($255)
twice a week717km (446 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus6hrs
£240($285)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
£31($37)
3 times a week450km (279 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bond St10h 15m
£30($36)
3 times a week463km (288 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£73($86)
on demand416km (259 miles)

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Airports near Glastonbury

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
27km (16 miles) from Glastonbury
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Glastonbury
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Glastonbury