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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Fountains Abbey is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Fountains Abbey is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Fountains Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Visitor Centre via Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Thirsk to Fountains Abbey?

The distance between Thirsk and Fountains Abbey is 30 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Fountains Abbey without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Thirsk to Fountains Abbey, including transfers.

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

Thirsk to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by Hodgsons Travel, depart from Market Place station.

Where does the Thirsk to Fountains Abbey bus arrive?

Thirsk to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by Hodgsons Travel, arrive at Bus Station Stand 4.

Can I drive from Thirsk to Fountains Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Fountains Abbey is 15 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Thirsk to Fountains Abbey.

Where can I stay near Fountains Abbey?

There are 1178+ hotels available in Fountains Abbey.

Thirsk to Fountains Abbey - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thirsk to Fountains Abbey by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 4bus 150
2h
Drive 15.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thirsk to Fountains Abbeycar 15.3 mi
25 min
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thirsk to Fountains Abbeytaxi 15.3 mi
25 min
£30–45
Bus via York
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Visitor Centrebus 84 / ...
3h 27m
£5–6

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Distance: 29.5 mi
Duration: 2h

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

Hodgsons Travel operates a bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 4 4 times a week, and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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