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

The cheapest way to get from Hawes to Fountains Abbey is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawes to Fountains Abbey is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Hawes and Fountains Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawes to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Penn Lane and arriving at Visitor Centre via Market Place and Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Hawes to Fountains Abbey?

The distance between Hawes and Fountains Abbey is 42 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawes to Fountains Abbey without a car is to line 856 bus and line 159 bus which takes 3h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Hawes to Fountains Abbey, including transfers.

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

Hawes to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by Dales and District, depart from Penn Lane station.

Where does the Hawes to Fountains Abbey bus arrive?

Hawes to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by Dales and District, arrive at Market Place station.

Can I drive from Hawes to Fountains Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawes to Fountains Abbey is 37 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Hawes to Fountains Abbey.

Where can I stay near Fountains Abbey?

There are 1140+ hotels available in Fountains Abbey.

Hawes to Fountains Abbey - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 856 bus

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

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Line 856 bus, line 159 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Penn Lane to Market Placebus 856
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 3bus 159
3h 58m
Drive 36.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawes to Fountains Abbeycar 36.4 mi
54 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hawes to Fountains Abbeytaxi 36.4 mi
54 min
£160–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Penn Lane to Northallerton Stationbus 856
2. Take the train from Northallerton to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Visitor Centrebus 822
4h 19m

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Distance: 42.2 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Penn Lane to Fountains Abbey via Market Place, Bus Station Stand 2, and Visitor Centre in around 3h 58m.

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