How to travel from Ripon to Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Loch Lomond is around 350km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ripon to Loch Lomond by bus, train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Helensburgh Central.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Durham (MME) then fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £360($430)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Northallerton Racecourse Lane then take the train to Edinburgh then Glasgow Queen Street and then to Balloch.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance350km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Loch Lomond

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Loch Lomond by bus, train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £61 ($72).

The distance between Ripon and Loch Lomond is around 350km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Ripon and Loch Lomond by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £61 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ripon and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ripon to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Northallerton Racecourse Lane, Edinburgh and Helensburgh Central. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Ripon and Loch Lomond. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ripon and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you drive to Loch Lomond. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take a taxi to Durham (MME) then fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Loch Lomond is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Loch Lomond. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Loch Lomond. The distance is around 350km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Loch Lomond is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Ripon to Loch Lomond

Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Loch Lomond

Transport options from Ripon to Loch Lomond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 30m
£63($75)
twice daily440km (273 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train
5h 30m
£360($430)
hourly665km (413 miles)
Bus and Train
5hrs
£63($75)
twice daily439km (273 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£61($72)
on demand350km (218 miles)

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Airports near Loch Lomond

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Loch Lomond
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Loch Lomond
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Loch Lomond