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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Arbroathtrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    4h 24m
    £79–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus M92 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Hebrides Drivebus bus M92
    6h 57m
    £21–39

  3. Drive 188.5 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Forfarcar car 188.5 mi
    3h 50m
    £46–67

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    4h 26m
    £70–154

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Perthtrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from South Street to Bus Stationbus bus 16 / ...
    5h 44m
    £82–115

Durham to Forfar by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to The Cross via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Hebrides Drive in around 6h 57m.

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