How to travel from Ripon to Southwold, United Kingdom
The distance between Ripon and Southwold is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ripon to Southwold by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Southwold → Ripon if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Kings Head.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£490($580)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head.
- Duration6hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£55($65)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Southwold
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ripon to Southwold by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £62 ($73).
The distance between Ripon and Southwold is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Ripon and Southwold by bus, train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ripon to Southwold is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £62 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Southwold. We recommend that you drive to Southwold. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ripon and Southwold. We recommend that you drive to Southwold. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Southwold. We recommend that you take a taxi to Durham (MME) then fly from Durham (MME) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Southwold is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Southwold. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Southwold. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Southwold is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Southwold
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 20m | £490($580) | 3 times a week | 828km (515 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | £615($725) | every 3 hours | 852km (529 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 6hrs | £55($65) | 6 times a week | 442km (275 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, bus | 7h 35m | £90($110) | 3 times a week | 473km (294 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Taxi | 4h 35m | £100($120) | twice daily | 433km (269 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | £62($73) | on demand | 355km (221 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ripon and Southwold
Train operators
Grand Central
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
Bus companies
Reliance Motor Services
Borderbus
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Southwold
The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Southwold
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Southwold
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Southwold