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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Leeds is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Leeds is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station via Overgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Leeds via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Forfar to Leeds?

The distance between Forfar and Leeds is 302 miles. The road distance is 264.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Leeds without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 25m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Forfar to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Leeds bus from?

Forfar to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Leeds train from?

Forfar to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Leeds?

The best way to get from Forfar to Leeds is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 25m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Forfar to Leeds bus arrive?

Forfar to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Forfar to Leeds train arrive?

Forfar to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Leeds is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Forfar to Leeds.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2589+ hotels available in Leeds.

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 25m
£141–238
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
8h 39m
£32–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 2m
£33–56
Drive 262.7 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Leedscar 262.7 mi
5h 10m
£65–93
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 27m
£101–263
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Leedstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth
6h 45m
£165–247
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
7h 8m
£100–200
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
7h 33m
£144–315

Forfar to Leeds by bus, foot, and train

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.6 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Leeds, England?

You can take a bus from Forfar to Leeds via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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