How to travel from Ripon to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Nottingham is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bus Station and then to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Carlton Miniott Railway Station then take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Nottingham by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Ripon and Nottingham is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Ripon and Nottingham by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Nottingham. We recommend that you drive to Nottingham. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Nottingham. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C, Harrogate Hgte Bus Stn Stand 11 and Bradford Interchange Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Flyer and National Express run regular bus services between Ripon and Nottingham. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Carlton Miniott Railway Station then take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Nottingham. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Nottingham is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £37 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Nottingham

Transport options from Ripon to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 45m
£17($20)
3 times a week200km (124 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
£37($44)
twice daily230km (143 miles)
Bus to Knaresborough, Bus Stn Stand C, train3h 35m
£44($52)
3 times a week190km (118 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£27($32)
on demand156km (97 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham