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How to get fromFountains Abbey to Keswickby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 21m
    £102–157

  2. Drive  87.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fountains Abbey to Keswickcar car 87.2 mi
    1h 58m
    £22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 36
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    8h 41m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Rail Stationbus bus 822
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 37m
    £52–111

  5. Bus, Steam train

    1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Rail Stationbus bus 822
    2. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Keswick Park Hotelbus bus 555
    11h 9m

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  • Distance: 179.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Fountains Abbey, England and Keswick, Cumbria, England?

You can take a vehicle from Fountains Abbey to Bus Station via Harrogate, Leeds, Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fountains Abbey to Bus Station via Visitor Centre, Bus Station Stand 1, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 8h 41m.

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