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 £25 - £40 and takes 6h 43m.

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 station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Forfar via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Kinross Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

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 8m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Train or bus from Durham to Forfar?

The best way to get from Durham to Forfar is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Durham to Forfar bus arrive?

Durham to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 540+ 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

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 8m
£102–144
Bus
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 43m
£25–40
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 15m
£45–168
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 33m
£64–156
Train via Newcastle Newgate Street
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
6h 11m
£67–92

Durham to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Dundee once daily. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Forfar via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Kinross Park and Ride in around 6h 43m.

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