How to travel from Ripon to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Gloucester is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ripon to Gloucester by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GloucesterRipon if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Northallerton Racecourse Lane then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance321km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Gloucester by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).

The distance between Ripon and Gloucester is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Ripon and Gloucester by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Gloucester. We recommend that you drive to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Gloucester. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C, Harrogate Hgte Bus Stn Stand 11, Bradford Interchange Bus Station and Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Ripon and Gloucester. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 10m 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 Gloucester. We recommend that you take the bus to Northallerton Racecourse Lane then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Gloucester. The distance is around 321km (199 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 Gloucester is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).

How do I get from Ripon to Gloucester

Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Gloucester

Transport options from Ripon to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
4h 20m
£115($135)
twice a week621km (386 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
£31($37)
3 times a week369km (229 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£56($66)
on demand321km (199 miles)

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Airports near Gloucester

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Gloucester