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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Forfar is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.

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 The Cross via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Durham to Forfar?

The distance between Durham and Forfar is 211 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 13m and costs £90 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 13m and costs £90 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.

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 131+ hotels available in Forfar.

Durham to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Forfar by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Dundeetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
4h 13m
£90–254
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
5h 3m
£23–86
Drive 188.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Forfarcar 188.7 mi
3h 49m
£46–66
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
£28–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M92
5h 50m
£35–58

Durham to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.1 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Dundee once daily. Tickets cost £85–250 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to The Cross via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 5h 50m.

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