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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to York is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to York is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 57m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to York. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Micklegate via Overgate and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and York?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to York. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at York via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Forfar to York?

The distance between Forfar and York is 276 miles. The road distance is 256.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to York without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 57m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Forfar to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forfar to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to York?

The best way to get from Forfar to York is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 57m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Forfar to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forfar to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to York is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Forfar to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1975+ hotels available in York.

Forfar to York - 9 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 Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 57m
£86–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
9h 27m
£34–59
Drive 255.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Yorkcar 255.1 mi
4h 59m
£63–91
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
8h 1m
£72–208
Train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Yorktrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
5h 55m
£138–202
Train #2
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Yorktrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 56m
£95–217
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 Yorktrain
6h 55m
£105–268
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
6h 47m
£105–205
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 Yorktrain
7h 12m
£149–320

Forfar to York by bus, foot, and train

140Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.5 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to York via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Micklegate via Bus Station, Overgate, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 27m.

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