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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to York is to train via Edinburgh which costs £29 - £160 and takes 4h 56m.

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 56m and costs £29 - £160.

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 Lidl and arriving at Blossom Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Forfar to York?

The distance between Forfar and York is 285 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 bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 Ember, depart from Lidl 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 56m and costs £29 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Forfar to York bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to York is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Forfar to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1835+ hotels available in York.

Forfar to York - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Forfar to York by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to George StreetE1
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to YorkEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 53m
Train via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to YorkEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 56m
£29–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lidl to George StreetE1
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk010 / ...
9h 28m
Drive 255.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to York255.1 mi
4h 57m
£64–92
Train
1. Take the train from Cupar to YorkAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
5h 59m
£106–329
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to York
7h 33m
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 Airport to York
6h 52m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

41Weekly Planes

4h 3mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.2 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Lidl to York via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Blossom Street via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 28m.

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