How to travel from Salisbury to Ripon, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Ripon is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Salisbury to Ripon by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £235($275)
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Train

Take the train to Clapham Junction and then to York.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £83($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Ripon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance416km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Ripon

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Ripon by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £83 ($100) and will take around 4h 10m. 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 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Salisbury and Ripon is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (212 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Salisbury and Ripon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Ripon is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £83 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Ripon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clapham Junction, London Victoria, King's Cross St. Pancras station, York and Thirsk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

South Western Railway, LNER, Grand Central, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Salisbury and Ripon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Salisbury and Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Northallerton then take the bus to Ripon White Horse. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Ripon is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Ripon. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Salisbury and Ripon. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Ripon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Ripon

Transport options from Salisbury to Ripon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 45m
£235($275)
twice daily510km (317 miles)
Train to Woking, plane5h 25m
£240($285)
twice daily556km (345 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane5h 60m
£255($305)
twice daily949km (590 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane6h 30m
£145($170)
twice daily938km (583 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 5m
£205($245)
once daily635km (395 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus4h 40m
£125($145)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Train to Woking, plane and bus4h 55m
£290($345)
once daily662km (412 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 10m
£83($100)
twice daily499km (310 miles)
Train via Bristol Temple Meads5h 50m
£125($150)
twice daily513km (319 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)7h 30m
£130($155)
twice daily552km (343 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£72($85)
on demand416km (258 miles)

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Airports near Ripon

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Ripon
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Ripon
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Ripon