How to travel from Ripon to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Holyhead is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ripon to Holyhead by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Holyhead by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).

The distance between Ripon and Holyhead is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Ripon and Holyhead by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Holyhead. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Holyhead. 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 Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Ripon and Holyhead. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m 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 Holyhead. We recommend that you take the bus to Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock. instead which will take 9h 25m.

The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Holyhead. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Holyhead is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Holyhead

Transport options from Ripon to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 25m
£23($27)
3 times a week357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£56($66)
on demand322km (200 miles)

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Airports near Holyhead

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

IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Holyhead
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Holyhead
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Holyhead