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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Fountains Abbey by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Harrogatetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Harrogate to Fountains Abbeytaxi taxi
    1h 45m
    £38–57

  2. Drive 39.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontefract to Fountains Abbeycar car 39.5 mi
    51 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 140 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    3h 56m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Fountains Abbeytaxi taxi 39.5 mi
    51 min
    £80–100

  5. Train, line 36 bus

    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Harrogatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    3h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pontefract to Fountains Abbey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Fountains Abbey via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, and Visitor Centre in around 3h 56m.

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