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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 CupartrainExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 18m
    £61–87

  2. Train via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh WaverleytrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DundeetrainEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
    4h 20m
    £35–126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus StationbusUkn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to LidlbusE1
    6h 16m

  4. Drive 188.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Forfarcar188.7 mi
    3h 48m
    £48–69

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeNCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaisonbus
    7h 17m

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Durham to ArbroathtrainLeeds - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 44m
    £105–145

Durham to Forfar by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, England and Forfar, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Cupar 6 times a week. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Lidl via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 6h 16m.

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