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How to get fromHelmsley to Fountains Abbeyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Helmsley to Fountains Abbey by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train, line 36 bus, line 139 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Roadbus bus 31X
    2. Take the train from York to Harrogatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Visitor Centrebus bus 139
    4h 51m

  2. Drive  29.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helmsley to Fountains Abbeycar car 29.4 mi
    41 min
    £8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Helmsley to Fountains Abbeytaxi taxi 29.4 mi
    41 min
    £130–160

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  • Distance: 67.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Helmsley, England and Fountains Abbey, England?

There is no direct connection from Helmsley to Fountains Abbey. However, you can take the bus to Station Road, walk to York, take the train to Harrogate, walk to Bus Stn Stand 4, take the line 36 bus to Bus Station Stand 1, take the line 139 bus to Visitor Centre, then walk to Fountains Abbey. Alternatively, you can drive from Helmsley to Fountains Abbey in around 41 min.

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