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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Fountains Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Visitor Centre via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Fountains Abbey?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Knaresborough via Grantham and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey?

The distance between Nottingham and Fountains Abbey is 135 miles. The road distance is 94.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey, including transfers.

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

Nottingham to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

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

Nottingham to Fountains Abbey train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Nottingham to Fountains Abbey bus arrive?

Nottingham to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Fountains Abbey train arrive?

Nottingham to Fountains Abbey train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Fountains Abbey is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Nottingham to Fountains Abbey.

Where can I stay near Fountains Abbey?

There are 1172+ hotels available in Fountains Abbey.

Nottingham to Fountains Abbey - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Knaresboroughtrain
3h 9m
£72–102
Drive 94 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nottingham to Fountains Abbeycar 94 mi
1h 55m
£24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Visitor Centrebus 84 / ...
4h 20m
£42–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus 36
4h 39m
Train, bus via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Visitor Centrebus 84 / ...
4h 23m
£37–67
Bus via Broad Marsh Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus 36
5h 9m

Nottingham to Fountains Abbey by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 133.9 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Fountains Abbey via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, and Visitor Centre in around 4h 39m.

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