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.
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 Lomond → Ripon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Helensburgh Central.
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Take a taxi to Durham (MME) then fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.
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Take the bus to Northallerton Racecourse Lane then take the train to Edinburgh then Glasgow Queen Street and then to Balloch.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 30m | £63($75) | twice daily | 440km (273 miles) |
Taxi, Plane and Train | 5h 30m | £360($430) | hourly | 665km (413 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5hrs | £63($75) | twice daily | 439km (273 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £61($72) | on demand | 350km (218 miles) |
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Loganair
The following major airports near Loch Lomond offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.