What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £130 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Fountains Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Visitor Centre via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Fountains Abbey?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Knaresborough via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey?

The distance between Edinburgh and Fountains Abbey is 232 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £130 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey bus from?

Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey train from?

Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey train arrive?

Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey.

Where can I stay near Fountains Abbey?

There are 2072+ hotels available in Fountains Abbey.

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 20m
£130–215
Drive 167.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbeycar 167.2 mi
3h 30m
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus 36
7h 30m
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
2. Take the bus from Otley Bus Station to Visitor Centrebus
8h
£78–164
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria K to Bus Station Stand 1bus 36
6h 6m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Fountains Abbey, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Fountains Abbey via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, and Visitor Centre in around 7h 30m.

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