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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Scarborough is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Scarborough is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at West Square Stop V via Overgate and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Scarborough via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Forfar to Scarborough?

The distance between Forfar and Scarborough is 319 miles. The road distance is 263.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Scarborough without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Forfar to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Scarborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forfar to Scarborough train from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Scarborough?

The best way to get from Forfar to Scarborough is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Forfar to Scarborough bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forfar to Scarborough train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Scarborough is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Forfar to Scarborough.

Where can I stay near Scarborough?

There are 1964+ hotels available in Scarborough.

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
6h 26m
£100–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus 843
11h 47m
£35–59
Drive 262.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Scarboroughcar 262.1 mi
5h 15m
£65–94
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 Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
8h 16m
£120–231
Train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Yorktrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
7h 24m
£153–228
Train #2
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Yorktrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
7h 24m
£115–243
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 Victoria to Scarboroughtrain
8h 26m
£116–296

Forfar to Scarborough by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 316.9 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Scarborough via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to West Square Stop V via Bus Station, Overgate, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 47m.

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