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How to get fromFort William to Fountains Abbeyby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    8h 44m
    £151–284

  2. Bus, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    3. Take the bus from Otley Bus Station to Visitor Centrebus bus
    10h 35m
    £60–131

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Victoria K to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    10h 49m

  4. Drive 287 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Fountains Abbeycar car 287 mi
    5h 38m
    £70–101

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    11h 41m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Fountains Abbey via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Knaresborough in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fountains Abbey via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, and Visitor Centre in around 11h 41m.

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