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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey

Cheapest
3 h 26 min
Car
271 km.
from $14
Other
5 h 43 min
Train, Bus
228 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
228 km.
from $192.12

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$493.65–$1,645.51

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Transdev Harrogate

Phone:
01423 56 60 61
Email:
hello@harrogatebus.co.uk
Website:
transdevbus.co.uk/the-harrogate-bus-company/
Bus from Bus Stn to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly

Hodgsons Travel

Phone:
01833 630730
Email:
buses@hodgsonsgroup.com
Website:
hodgsonsbuses.com/
Bus from Court House to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$392.39

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$202.52
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Northallerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$126.58
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Northallerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$50.63

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey is to drive which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Fountains Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Fountains Abbey. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Visitor Centre via Bus Stn and Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey?

The distance between Edinburgh and Fountains Abbey is 371 km. The road distance is 270.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $81.52 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $81.52 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70.65 - $206.52 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Leeds York Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Edinburgh to Fountains Abbey.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport Airport?

KLM, Ryanair and Aer Lingus offer flights from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Fountains Abbey?

There are 902+ hotels available in Fountains Abbey. Prices start at $39.29 per night.
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