Driving directions to Ripon:
- From Leeds, take the A61 road directly to Ripon.
- From York, take the A59 road towards Harrogate, and then continue onto the A61 towards Ripon.
- From Newcastle, take the A1M southbound, exit at Junction 50 and follow the A6055/A61 towards Ripon.
Rail directions to Ripon:
- The nearest train station to Ripon is Harrogate. From there, take the 36 bus towards Ripon (operated by Harrogate Bus Company) or a taxi.
- Alternatively, the nearby station of Thirsk has regular train connections to/from London and other major cities. From Thirsk, take the 70 bus towards Ripon (operated by Transdev) or a taxi.
Suggestions for getting to Ripon from other local landmarks, cities or towns:
- From the spa town of Harrogate, take a direct bus or drive 11 miles along the A61.
- From the city of Leeds, take a direct train to Harrogate and then transfer onto the bus to Ripon, or drive 32 miles via the A61.
- From the historic city of York, take a direct train to Thirsk and then transfer onto the bus to Ripon, or drive 25 miles via the A59 and A61.
- If you're exploring the Yorkshire Dales, Ripon is only a short drive away from attractions such as Fountains Abbey (6 miles) and Studley Royal Water Garden (5 miles).