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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Fountains Abbey is to bus which costs £5 - £6 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Fountains Abbey is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Fountains Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Visitor Centre via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Whitby to Fountains Abbey?

The distance between Whitby and Fountains Abbey is 75 miles. The road distance is 61.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Fountains Abbey without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 14m and costs £100 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Whitby to Fountains Abbey, including transfers.

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

Whitby to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where does the Whitby to Fountains Abbey bus arrive?

Whitby to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Whitby to Fountains Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Fountains Abbey is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Whitby to Fountains Abbey.

Where can I stay near Fountains Abbey?

There are 1159+ hotels available in Fountains Abbey.

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

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Northallertontrain
3. Take the taxi from Northallerton to Fountains Abbeytaxi
3h 14m
£107–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rougier Streetbus 840
2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Visitor Centrebus 822
5h 15m
£5–6
Bus via Norton
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Visitor Centrebus 822
5h 1m
£12–16
Drive 61.1 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Fountains Abbeycar 61.1 mi
1h 24m
£16–22

Whitby to Fountains Abbey by bus, train, and foot

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5h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.5 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Fountains Abbey, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Fountains Abbey via Bus Station Stand 2, Malton, York, Rail Station, and Visitor Centre in around 5h 1m.

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