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

The cheapest way to get from York to Forfar is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Forfar is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between York and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at The Cross via Leeds City Bus Station and Forum Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between York and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from York to Forfar. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Dundee via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from York to Forfar?

The distance between York and Forfar is 277 miles. The road distance is 256.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 12m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from York to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Forfar bus from?

York to Forfar bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Forfar train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Forfar?

The best way to get from York to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 12m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the York to Forfar bus arrive?

York to Forfar bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Forfar train arrive?

York to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from York to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Forfar is 256 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from York to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 531+ hotels available in Forfar.

York to Forfar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from York to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 12m
£86–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
10h 1m
£37–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
5h 46m
£78–144
Drive 254.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Forfarcar 254.9 mi
5h 2m
£64–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 33m
£110–256
Train
1. Take the train from York to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
5h 34m
£116–170
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York 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
7h 3m
£93–197
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Hotels to Forfarbus
8h 55m
£78–185
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York 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
7h 2m
£144–327

York to Forfar by train and bus

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 275 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from York to Forfar via Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to The Cross via Leeds City Bus Station, Overgate, and Forum Centre in around 10h 1m.

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