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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Whitby is to train via Edinburgh which costs £30 - £150 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Boyes via Seagate Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Forfar to Whitby?

The distance between Forfar and Whitby is 281 miles. The road distance is 243.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Whitby without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 42m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Forfar to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Whitby bus from?

Forfar to Whitby bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Whitby?

The best way to get from Forfar to Whitby is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 42m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 51m.

Where does the Forfar to Whitby bus arrive?

Forfar to Whitby bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Whitby is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Forfar to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 729+ hotels available in Whitby.

Forfar to Whitby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Forfar to Whitby 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
7h 42m
£33–147
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
9h 56m
£24–96
Drive 242.5 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Whitbycar 242.5 mi
4h 49m
£59–85
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
10h 40m
£42–215
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain Newcastle - Whitby
9h 17m
£98–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
12h 51m

Forfar to Whitby by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.7 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Forfar to Whitby via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Boyes via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 51m.

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