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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Harrogatetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Harrogate to Fountains Abbeytaxi taxi
    1h 22m
    £34–51

  2. Drive 36.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Fountains Abbeycar car 36.1 mi
    56 min
    £9–13

  3. Train, line 36 bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Harrogatetrain train Leeds - York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    2h 41m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Yorktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Visitor Centrebus bus 84 / ...
    2h 55m
    £13–20

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Fountains Abbeytaxi taxi 36.1 mi
    56 min
    £75–95

  6. Line 110 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    3h 28m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wakefield to Fountains Abbey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Fountains Abbey via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 2, and Visitor Centre in around 3h 28m.

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