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How to get fromEdinburgh to Forfarby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus bus 21B / ...
    2h 21m
    £23–51

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus bus Ember
    2h 37m
    £10–15

  3. Drive 67.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Forfarcar car 67.9 mi
    1h 26m
    £17–24

  4. Bus, line 20 bus via Kinross

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park and Ridebus bus M92 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Hebrides Drivebus bus M92
    3. Take the bus from Hebrides Drive to The Crossbus bus 21B / ...
    2h 40m
    £11–19

  5. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus bus 21B / ...
    3h 20m
    £12–18

Edinburgh to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

Calendar253Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Forfar 3 times a day. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 2h 37m.

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