How to travel from Ripon to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Lancaster is around 107km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ripon to Lancaster 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 LancasterRipon if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bus Station then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance107km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Lancaster by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).

The distance between Ripon and Lancaster is around 107km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Ripon and Lancaster by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Lancaster. We recommend that you drive to Lancaster. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Lancaster. 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 Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Flyer and National Express run regular bus services between Ripon and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 5m 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 Lancaster. We recommend that you take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bus Station then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. 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 Lancaster. The distance is around 107km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Lancaster is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Lancaster

Transport options from Ripon to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 5m
£21($25)
3 times a week221km (138 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£19($22)
on demand107km (67 miles)

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Airports near Lancaster

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Lancaster