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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at The Cross via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Dundee via York and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Halifax to Forfar?

The distance between Halifax and Forfar is 320 miles. The road distance is 267.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Halifax to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Forfar bus from?

Halifax to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Forfar train from?

Halifax to Forfar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Forfar?

The best way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Halifax to Forfar bus arrive?

Halifax to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Halifax to Forfar train arrive?

Halifax to Forfar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Forfar is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Halifax to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 535+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
6h 17m
£109–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
10h 19m
£39–62
Drive 266.1 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Forfarcar 266.1 mi
5h 7m
£65–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 27 bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to St John's Churchbus
6h 57m
£113–288
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
7h 26m
£114–252
Train #2
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 38m
£102–167
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
8h 29m
£88–236

Halifax to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

116Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317.9 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to The Cross via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to The Cross via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 10h 19m.

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