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How to get fromDurham to Forfarby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Arbroathtrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    4h 25m
    £121–168

  2. Bus via John Dobson Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus bus Ember
    6h 53m
    £21–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 598
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus bus Ember
    6h 28m
    £32–68

  4. Drive 188.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Forfarcar car 188.7 mi
    3h 49m
    £47–68

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus bus
    7h 22m
    £46–168

  6. 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 34m
    £69–162

Durham to Forfar by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.6 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 £110–170 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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