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.
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 Ripon → Saint Davids if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Thirsk.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 9h 20m | £160($190) | twice daily | 647km (402 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 9h 30m | £160($190) | once a week | 663km (412 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | £79($95) | on demand | 453km (281 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Ripon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.