How to travel from Ripon to Plymouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Plymouth is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ripon to Plymouth by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Plymouth Armada Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
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Drive

Drive to Plymouth.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Plymouth

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Plymouth by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($215).

The distance between Ripon and Plymouth is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 455km (283 miles)

It takes around 12h 15m to get from Ripon and Plymouth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Plymouth is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £185 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the bus to Plymouth Armada Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Plymouth. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Plymouth. 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 Bristol Bond St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ripon and Plymouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 15m 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Plymouth. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Plymouth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

How do I get from Ripon to Plymouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Plymouth

Transport options from Ripon to Plymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 30m
£160($190)
twice a week763km (474 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane6hrs
£160($190)
twice daily659km (410 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 45m
£185($215)
twice a week706km (438 miles)
Bus
12h 15m
£46($55)
3 times a week619km (385 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
£95($115)
on demand557km (346 miles)

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Airports near Plymouth

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Plymouth