How to travel from Ripon to Reading, United Kingdom
The distance between Ripon and Reading is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ripon to Reading by car, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Reading → Ripon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Manchester Airport, plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Reading.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Reading
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ripon to Reading by car, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £62 ($73).
The distance between Ripon and Reading is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Ripon and Reading by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ripon to Reading is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £62 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Reading. We recommend that you drive to Reading. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ripon and Reading. We recommend that you drive to Reading. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) 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 Reading. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Reading is to drive which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Reading
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 4 similar | 4h 35m | £255($300) | twice daily | 533km (331 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | £250($295) | twice daily | 513km (319 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 40m | £135($160) | twice a week | 691km (429 miles) |
| Bus to Northallerton, Racecourse Lane, train and plane | 4h 5m | £225($270) | twice a week | 658km (409 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £295($350) | twice a week | 620km (385 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £62($73) | on demand | 354km (220 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ripon and Reading
Train operators
LNER
Elizabeth Line
Bus companies
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Airports near Reading
The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Reading
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Reading
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Reading