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How to get fromNottingham to Fountains Abbeyby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Knaresboroughtrain train
    3h 7m
    £98–134

  2. Drive  94 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nottingham to Fountains Abbeycar car 94 mi
    1h 55m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Visitor Centrebus bus 822
    4h 47m
    £40–57

  4. Bus, line 36 bus, line 825 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4bus bus 36
    3. Take the bus from Hgte Bus Stn Stand 3 to Visitor Centrebus bus 825
    4h 58m

  5. Train, line 825 bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain train Nottingham - Leeds
    2. Take the bus from Hgte Bus Stn Stand 3 to Visitor Centrebus bus 825
    4h 54m
    £34–61

  6. Bus, line 36 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4bus bus 36
    5h 28m

Nottingham to Fountains Abbey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey via Grantham, York, and Knaresborough in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Fountains Abbey via Leeds City Bus Station, Hgte Bus Stn Stand 3, and Visitor Centre in around 4h 58m.

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