How to travel from Stromness to Ripon, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Ripon is around 638km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Stromness to Ripon by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£440($520)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness and then to Darlington.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Ripon.
- Duration12h 60m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Ripon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Ripon by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £83 ($100) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £440 ($520).
The distance between Stromness and Ripon is around 638km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 547km (340 miles)
It takes around 12h 60m to get from Stromness and Ripon by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Ripon is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £440 ($520).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Ripon is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £83 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 6h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Stromness to Ripon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Ripon. instead which will take 12h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Ripon is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 12h 60m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Ripon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 45m | £440($520) | once daily | 643km (400 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 5h 5m | £295($350) | once daily | 638km (397 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 6h 20m | £320($375) | twice daily | 730km (454 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 20m | £315($370) | twice daily | 877km (545 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 6h 45m | £380($450) | twice daily | 828km (515 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 12hrs | £115($135) | once daily | 905km (562 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 13h 50m | £110($130) | once a week | 905km (562 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, Train | 14h 15m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 814km (506 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 14hrs | £83($100) | once a week | 994km (618 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 60m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 750km (466 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Ripon
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
The Durness Bus
Stagecoach Highlands
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Ripon
The following major airports near Ripon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Ripon
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Ripon
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Ripon