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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Knaresboroughtrain train York - Leeds
    2h 25m
    £65–120

  2. Drive 65.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to Fountains Abbeycar car 65.9 mi
    1h 15m
    £16–24

  3. Train, bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Visitor Centrebus bus 84 / ...
    3h 36m
    £35–76

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Yorktrain train Sunderland - London Kings Cross
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Visitor Centrebus bus 84 / ...
    3h 53m
    £24–37

  5. Train, bus via Middlesbrough

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Visitor Centrebus bus 84 / ...
    4h 46m
    £34–62

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Uk010
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    4h 47m

Sunderland to Fountains Abbey by train, bus, and foot

Calendar178Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Fountains Abbey via Newcastle, York, and Knaresborough in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Fountains Abbey via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, and Visitor Centre in around 4h 47m.

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