How to travel from Ripon to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Stoke on Trent is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Stoke on TrentRipon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C then take the train to Leeds then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance209km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Stoke on Trent by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).

The distance between Ripon and Stoke on Trent is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Ripon and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Stoke on Trent is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ripon and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ripon to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlton Miniott Railway Station and Manchester Piccadilly. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Ripon and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ripon and Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you drive to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £31 ($37).

How do I get from Ripon to Stoke on Trent

Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Ripon to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£31($37)
twice daily233km (145 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£41($48)
3 times a week196km (122 miles)
Bus to Knaresborough, Bus Stn Stand C, train4h 25m
£30($36)
3 times a week188km (117 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£36($43)
on demand209km (130 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent