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

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There are 3 ways to get from Swinton to Fountains Abbey by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Swinton (South Yorks) to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Knaresboroughtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Knaresborough to Fountains Abbeytaxi taxi
    1h 41m
    £73–106

  2. Drive  56.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swinton to Fountains Abbeycar car 56.8 mi
    1h 12m
    £14–21

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swinton (South Yorks) to Yorktrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Visitor Centrebus bus 822
    3h 22m
    £15–29

Swinton to Fountains Abbey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Swinton to Fountains Abbey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Swinton, Rotherham, England and Fountains Abbey, England?

There is no direct connection from Swinton to Fountains Abbey. However, you can take the train to York, take the train to Knaresborough, then take the taxi to Fountains Abbey. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swinton (South Yorks) to Fountains Abbey via York, Rougier Street, and Visitor Centre in around 3h 22m.

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