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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Forfar is to bus via Kinross which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Forfar via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Durham to Forfar?

The distance between Durham and Forfar is 232 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £110 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Durham to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Forfar bus from?

Durham to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Train or bus from Durham to Forfar?

The best way to get from Durham to Forfar is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Durham to Forfar bus arrive?

Durham to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Durham to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Forfar is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Durham to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 546+ hotels available in Forfar.

Durham to Forfar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
4h 25m
£116–160
Bus via Kinross
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kinross Park and Ride to Forfarbus
6h 47m
£24–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
6h 28m
£32–68
Drive 188.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Forfarcar 188.7 mi
3h 49m
£47–67
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 32m
£46–168
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 34m
£66–157

Durham to Forfar by train and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.3 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Arbroath once daily. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Forfar via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 6h 28m.

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