- Must visit
The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£64
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£64
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 52 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ripon to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ripon to London will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Ripon to London, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 307 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ripon to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 307 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ripon to London:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ripon to London costing on average £46.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 20m.
The journey is about 1h 51m faster (2h 23m by train vs 4h 14m by car) and roughly £25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£46 vs £71). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Grand Central Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ripon to London trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:33 Ripon | 2h50 | 10:23 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:22 Ripon | 2h45 | 12:07 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Ripon to London run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 307 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 307 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 23:00 |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
A classic breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple of British cafés and weekend dining across London.
Pale ale battered fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A long-standing favourite in London pubs and chippies.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
Refined Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, celebrated for polished cooking and a landmark role in London’s modern dining scene.
Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.
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Most Ripon to London trains use the Knaresborough to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Ripon and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
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