How to travel from Worcester to Ripon, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Ripon is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Worcester to Ripon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RiponWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to York.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £86($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Leeds Bus Station and then to York.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ripon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Ripon

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Ripon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).

The distance between Worcester and Ripon is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (138 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Worcester and Ripon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Ripon is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Ripon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street, York and Thirsk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

London Midland, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Worcester and Ripon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Worcester and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to York. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Worcester and Ripon. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Ripon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £86 ($100).

How do I get from Worcester to Ripon

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Ripon

Transport options from Worcester to Ripon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£86($100)
twice daily327km (203 miles)
Train via Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level6hrs
£84($100)
6 times a week414km (257 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 50m
£35($41)
4 times a week330km (205 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£49($58)
on demand280km (174 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