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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Forfar is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 18h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Forfar is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs £120 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Forfar via Bus Station, London Victoria and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.

How far is it from Dover to Forfar?

The distance between Dover and Forfar is 543 miles. The road distance is 514.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 28m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Dover to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Forfar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Forfar?

The best way to get from Dover to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 28m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 18h 11m.

Where does the Dover to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dover to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Forfar is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Dover to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 518+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Dover 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
8h 28m
£164–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus Ukn11
18h 11m
£61–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Sheffieldbus
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
14h 55m
£169–236
Drive 511.5 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Forfarcar 511.5 mi
9h 9m
£127–183
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 18m
£122–306
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
9h 34m
£171–289
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 4m
£122–343
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 49m
£77–184
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h
£88–217
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
6h 32m
£154–380
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
7h 16m
£155–370
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h 23m
£96–242

Dover to Forfar by train and bus

120Weekly Services

8h 28mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 539.4 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Forfar via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Forfar via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 18h 11m.

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