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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Forfar is to drive which costs £120 - £190 and takes 9h 4m.

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 which takes 6h 28m and costs £120 - £390.

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 Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Lidl via London Victoria and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

How far is it from Dover to Forfar?

The distance between Dover and Forfar is 543 miles. The road distance is 514.6 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 23m and costs £100 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal 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 23m and costs £100 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 31m.

Where does the Dover to Forfar bus arrive?

Dover to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Dover to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Forfar is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Dover to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 470+ 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 Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
8h 23m
£108–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
14h 31m
Drive 511.6 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Forfar511.6 mi
9h 4m
£127–183
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to ArbroathLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
9h 48m
£141–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
14h 31m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)LHR - DND
6h 28m
£122–387
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 12m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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
7h 22m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 30m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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
7h 20m
£110–391
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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
7h 33m

Dover to Forfar by train and bus

127Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 539.5 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Lidl via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Lidl via London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 14h 31m.

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