How to travel from Ripon to Lichfield, United Kingdom
The distance between Ripon and Lichfield is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ripon to Lichfield by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lichfield → Ripon if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Carlton Miniott Railway Station then take the train to York then Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City.
- Duration3h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£77($90)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Lichfield
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ripon to Lichfield by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Ripon and Lichfield is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ripon and Lichfield by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ripon to Lichfield is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Lichfield. We recommend that you drive to Lichfield. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ripon and Lichfield. We recommend that you drive to Lichfield. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the bus to Carlton Miniott Railway Station then take the train to York then Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Lichfield is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Lichfield. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Lichfield. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Lichfield is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £77 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Lichfield
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 3h 20m | £77($90) | twice daily | 289km (179 miles) |
| Bus to Knaresborough, Bus Stn Stand C, train | 3h 50m | £65($77) | 3 times a week | 225km (140 miles) |
| Bus to Knaresborough, Bus Stn Stand C, Train | 4h 15m | £78($90) | 3 times a week | 274km (170 miles) |
| Bus to Carlton Miniott, Railway Station, train | 4h 20m | £30($36) | 4 times a week | 264km (164 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £35($41) | on demand | 196km (122 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ripon and Lichfield
Bus companies
Reliance Motor Services
Yorkshire Coastliner
Trent Barton
Train operators
Grand Central
London Midland
Airports near Lichfield
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Lichfield
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Lichfield
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Lichfield