How to travel from Swindon to Ripon, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Ripon is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Swindon to Ripon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to London Paddington and then to York.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Reading then take the bus to Wakefield Northbound Coach Park M1 and then to Darlington.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
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Drive

Drive to Ripon.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance341km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Ripon

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Ripon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).

The distance between Swindon and Ripon is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Swindon and Ripon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Ripon is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Ripon. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, York and Thirsk. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Great Western Railway, LNER, Grand Central and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Ripon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Swindon and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Swindon and Ripon. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Ripon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Ripon

Transport options from Swindon to Ripon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
£71($84)
twice daily490km (304 miles)
Train via Bristol Parkway4h 60m
£125($150)
twice daily475km (295 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5hrs
£260($310)
twice daily579km (360 miles)
Train to Reading, plane5h 10m
£270($320)
twice daily599km (372 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
£120($140)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane and bus4h 35m
£310($370)
once daily686km (426 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 25m
£57($68)
4 times a week571km (355 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£59($70)
on demand341km (212 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