How to travel from Ullapool to Ripon, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Ripon is around 630km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ullapool to Ripon by bus, train, 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Darlington.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
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Drive

Drive to Ripon.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance633km (393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Ripon

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Ripon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Ullapool and Ripon is around 630km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 475km (295 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Ullapool and Ripon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Ripon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Ripon. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh Bus Station, Darlington, Darlington and Northallerton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and Ripon. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Ripon. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Thirsk. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Ullapool and Ripon. The distance is around 633km (393 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Ripon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).

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Transport options from Ullapool to Ripon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar
5h 50m
£160($190)
twice daily774km (481 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, train and plane6h 20m
£245($290)
once daily635km (394 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, train and plane6h 40m
£260($310)
once daily630km (392 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train6h 50m
£265($310)
twice daily991km (616 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 40m
£135($160)
twice daily869km (540 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
£42($50)
once daily660km (410 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 55m
£71($84)
once daily709km (440 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, train9h 45m
£65($77)
once a week709km (441 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
£110($130)
on demand633km (393 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