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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Forfar is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 15h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Forfar is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs £120 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lidl via London Victoria and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Forfar?

The distance between Canterbury and Forfar is 536 miles. The road distance is 500.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 54m and costs £100 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Canterbury to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Forfar bus from?

Canterbury to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Forfar?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 54m and costs £100 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Canterbury to Forfar bus arrive?

Canterbury to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Forfar is 500 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Canterbury to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 471+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Canterbury 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 Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
7h 54m
£101–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to OvergateUkn11
15h 44m
£43–106
Drive 497.2 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Forfar497.2 mi
8h 49m
£125–181
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
5h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras IntlMargate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to ArbroathLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
9h 5m
£138–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
10h 56m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)LHR - DND
5h 29m
£120–409
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 17m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 24m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 39m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
6h 43m
£113–423
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LGW - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 27m

Canterbury to Forfar by train and bus

132Weekly Services

7h 54mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532.7 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lidl via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lidl via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Overgate, and Railway Station in around 15h 44m.

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