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

The cheapest way to get from Fountains Abbey to Whitby is to bus which costs £5 - £6 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fountains Abbey to Whitby is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Fountains Abbey and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Fountains Abbey to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Visitor Centre and arriving at Boyes via Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Fountains Abbey and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Fountains Abbey to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Knaresborough and arriving at Whitby via York and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Fountains Abbey to Whitby?

The distance between Fountains Abbey and Whitby is 87 miles. The road distance is 61.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fountains Abbey to Whitby without a car is to bus via Norton which takes 4h 48m and costs £12 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Fountains Abbey to Whitby, including transfers.

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

Fountains Abbey to Whitby bus services, operated by East Yorkshire, depart from Visitor Centre station.

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

Fountains Abbey to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Train or bus from Fountains Abbey to Whitby?

The best way to get from Fountains Abbey to Whitby is to bus via Norton which takes 4h 48m and costs £12 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £130 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Fountains Abbey to Whitby bus arrive?

Fountains Abbey to Whitby bus services, operated by East Yorkshire, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Fountains Abbey to Whitby train arrive?

Fountains Abbey to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Fountains Abbey to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Fountains Abbey to Whitby is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Fountains Abbey to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 2176+ hotels available in Whitby.

Fountains Abbey to Whitby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fountains Abbey to Whitby by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Norton
best
1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Rail Stationbus 822
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus 840
4h 48m
£12–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Rougier Streetbus 822
2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Boyesbus 840
4h 53m
£5–6
Train
1. Take the train from York to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain Middlesbrough - Whitby / ...
4h 54m
£88–124
Drive 61 mi
1. Drive from Fountains Abbey to Whitbycar 61 mi
1h 24m
£16–22

Fountains Abbey to Whitby by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 86.3 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Fountains Abbey, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a vehicle from Fountains Abbey to Boyes via Visitor Centre, Rail Station, York, Malton, and Bus Station Stand 1 in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fountains Abbey to Whitby via Knaresborough, York, and Middlesbrough in around 4h 54m.

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