How to travel from Saint Davids to Ripon, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Ripon is around 453km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Ripon by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Thirsk.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Drive

Drive to Ripon.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance453km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Ripon

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Ripon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £160 ($190) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).

The distance between Saint Davids and Ripon is around 453km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Saint Davids and Ripon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Ripon is to drive which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £160 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Davids and Ripon. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Davids to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Railway Station, Manchester Piccadilly and Thirsk. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Saint Davids and Ripon. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Saint Davids and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Thirsk. instead which will take 9h 20m.

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 Saint Davids and Ripon. The distance is around 453km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Ripon is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

How do I get from Saint Davids to Ripon

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Ripon

Transport options from Saint Davids to Ripon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
9h 20m
£160($190)
twice daily647km (402 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly9h 30m
£160($190)
once a week663km (412 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£79($95)
on demand453km (281 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