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How to get fromYork Minster to Fountains Abbeyby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from York Minster to Fountains Abbey by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Knaresboroughtrain train York - Leeds
    2. Take the taxi from Knaresborough to Fountains Abbeytaxi taxi
    54 min
    £34–47

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Visitor Centrebus bus 84 / ...
    2h
    £2–3

  3. Drive 29.5 mi

    1. Drive from York Minster to Fountains Abbeycar car 29.5 mi
    42 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from York Minster to Fountains Abbeytaxi taxi 29.5 mi
    42 min
    £65–85

  5. Bus via Low Ousegate

    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Visitor Centrebus bus 82 / ...
    2h 3m
    £2–3

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly to Visitor Centrebus bus 84 / ...
    2h 4m
    £2–3

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Theatre Royal to Visitor Centrebus bus 825
    2h 14m
    £3

York Minster to Fountains Abbey by foot and bus

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.1 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between York Minster, England and Fountains Abbey, England?

East Yorkshire operates a bus from Station Road to Visitor Centre hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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