What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Elgin is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Lidl and arriving at Railway Station via Adelphi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Forfar to Elgin?

The distance between Forfar and Elgin is 122 miles. The road distance is 99.6 miles.

How do I travel from Forfar to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Forfar to Elgin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Forfar to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Elgin bus from?

Forfar to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Lidl station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Elgin?

The best way to get from Forfar to Elgin is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £110 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Forfar to Elgin bus arrive?

Forfar to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Adelphi station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Elgin is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Forfar to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 388+ hotels available in Elgin.

Forfar to Elgin - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 27 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
3h 16m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundee to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
4h 13m
£19–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Railway StationE7
3h 35m
Drive 99 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Elgin99 mi
2h 6m
£25–36
Bus via Braelossie Place
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie PlaceM96
3h 56m
Line 27 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Cross to Bus Station27
2. Take the train from Arbroath to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 19m
£34–80

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 121.7 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Lidl to Railway Station via Adelphi in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Elgin via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Aberdeen in around 4h 13m.

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