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.
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.
👋 Also check out Ripon → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to York.
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Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.
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Take the train to Reading then take the bus to Wakefield Northbound Coach Park M1 and then to Darlington.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £71($84) | twice daily | 490km (304 miles) |
Train via Bristol Parkway | 4h 60m | £125($150) | twice daily | 475km (295 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5hrs | £260($310) | twice daily | 579km (360 miles) |
Train to Reading, plane | 5h 10m | £270($320) | twice daily | 599km (372 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | £120($140) | once daily | 623km (387 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane and bus | 4h 35m | £310($370) | once daily | 686km (426 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 25m | £57($68) | 4 times a week | 571km (355 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £59($70) | on demand | 341km (212 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ripon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.