There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Fountains Abbey by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Harrogatetrain Leeds - York / ...
1h 55m£69–102Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
- Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Visitor Centrebus 820
4h 2m£17–31Drive 65.3 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Fountains Abbeycar 65.3 mi
1h 30m£17–24Train, line 36 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Harrogatetrain
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 1bus 36
3h 26mBus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus 36
4h 10m
Manchester to Fountains Abbey by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Fountains Abbey is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Fountains Abbey is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Visitor Centre via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Harrogate via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Manchester and Fountains Abbey is 72 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Fountains Abbey without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Manchester to Fountains Abbey, including transfers.
Manchester to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Fountains Abbey train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Fountains Abbey is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Fountains Abbey, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Fountains Abbey via Leeds and Harrogate in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Fountains Abbey via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, and Visitor Centre in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 01535 603 284
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Keighley Bus Company
Bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Visitor Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- The Keighley Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Manchester to Fountains Abbey train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Fountains Abbey is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Manchester to Fountains Abbey.
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