The average bus between Manchester and Fountains Abbey takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Fountains Abbey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Fountains Abbey. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 1:05 PM which arrives into Fountains Abbey at 4:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Fountains Abbey? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Fountains Abbey station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Manchester to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Stand 1.
The distance between Manchester and Fountains Abbey is 82.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Fountains Abbey via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, and Visitor Centre in around 4h 27m.