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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Forfar is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Forfar is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs £100 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lidl via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

How far is it from Basildon to Forfar?

The distance between Basildon and Forfar is 492 miles. The road distance is 455.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 52m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Basildon to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Forfar bus from?

Basildon to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Forfar?

The best way to get from Basildon to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 52m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Basildon to Forfar bus arrive?

Basildon to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Forfar is 456 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Basildon to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 474+ hotels available in Forfar.

Basildon to Forfar - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Basildon to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 52m
£91–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to DundeeUkn11
14h 15m
£45–111
Drive 453 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Forfar453 mi
8h 4m
£115–165
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
5h 22m
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to ArbroathLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
9h 10m
£125–144
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to OvergateUkn11
16h 11m
£48–110
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Ham
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)LHR - DND
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Lidl
5h 29m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 17m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 10m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Lidl
6h 26m
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
6h 15m
£104–384
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 35m

Basildon to Forfar by train, foot, subway, and bus

199Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.3 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Lidl via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Dundee once daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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