What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Forfar is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Forfar is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at The Cross via Forum Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Dundee via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Forfar?

The distance between Nottingham and Forfar is 383 miles. The road distance is 323.9 miles.

How do I travel from Nottingham to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £120 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Forfar?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Nottingham to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Forfar bus from?

Nottingham to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Forfar train from?

Nottingham to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Forfar?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Forfar is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Nottingham to Forfar bus arrive?

Nottingham to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Where does the Nottingham to Forfar train arrive?

Nottingham to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Forfar is 324 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Nottingham to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 531+ hotels available in Forfar.

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There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Dundeetrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
7h 23m
£125–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
9h 44m
£45–66
Drive 322 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Forfarcar 322 mi
6h 13m
£80–116
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Hotels to Forfarbus
6h 25m
£63–153
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
9h
£133–219
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus
9h 16m
£107–176
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 24m
£114–283
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h 2m
£127–278
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Hotels to Forfarbus
7h 4m
£79–200
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
7h 18m
£86–194

Nottingham to Forfar by train and bus

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 380.4 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Forfar, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Dundee 6 times a week. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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