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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Forfar is to bus via London Stansted Airport (STN) which costs £55 - £110 and takes 17h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £90 - £260.

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 Forfar via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

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 8h 15m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m 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 8h 15m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 14h 33m.

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 7m to drive from Basildon to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 480+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
8h 15m
£137–246
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Overgatebus Ukn11
17h 1m
£56–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Dundeebus Ukn11
14h 33m
£62–132
Drive 453 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Forfarcar 453 mi
8h 7m
£113–163
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
5h 38m
£93–251
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
9h 31m
£147–250
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 30m
£93–286
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 38m
£57–146
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Forfarbus
5h 59m
£125–313
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 48m
£64–161
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 36m
£126–315
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 54m
£101–321

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

147Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

£137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.2 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Forfar via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Dundee once daily. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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