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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Gainsborough is to bus and train which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Gainsborough is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Gainsborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Lidl and arriving at King Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stand Z and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Forfar to Gainsborough?

The distance between Forfar and Gainsborough is 337 miles. The road distance is 302.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Gainsborough without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Forfar to Gainsborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Gainsborough bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Gainsborough?

The best way to get from Forfar to Gainsborough is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Forfar to Gainsborough bus arrive?

Forfar to Gainsborough bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Gainsborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Gainsborough is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Forfar to Gainsborough.

Where can I stay near Gainsborough?

There are 517+ hotels available in Gainsborough.

Forfar to Gainsborough - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Forfar to Gainsborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to RetfordAberdeen - London Kings Cross
7h 8m
£137–187
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee to Sheffield Meadowhall InterchangeUkn11
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Gainsborough Lea RoadLeeds - Lincoln Central / ...
11h 20m
£39–67
Drive 301.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Gainsborough301.1 mi
5h 48m
£74–107
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Adelphi
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Road
7h 16m
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Arbroath to LeedsAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Gainsborough Lea RoadLeeds - Lincoln Central
9h 38m
£137–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lidl to George StreetE1
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7436
4. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to King Street98
12h 4m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Road
8h 1m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Adelphi
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Road
7h 48m

Forfar to Gainsborough by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

£137Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Gainsborough.

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Distance: 334.7 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Dundee to Retford once a week. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to King Street via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand Z, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 12h 4m.

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