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 £30 - £60 and takes 10h 12m.

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 6m and costs £65 - £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 Forfar via Leeds City Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Halifax to Forfar?

The distance between Halifax and Forfar is 323 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 7h 23m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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.

Train or bus from Halifax to Forfar?

The best way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 23m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Halifax to Forfar bus arrive?

Halifax to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Forfar is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Halifax to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 547+ hotels available in Forfar.

Halifax to Forfar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Halifax to Forfar 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 Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 23m
£139–243
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
10h 27m
£32–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
10h 12m
£34–56
Drive 266.1 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Forfarcar 266.1 mi
5h 6m
£66–95
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 14m
£61–200
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
7h 27m
£163–242
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, 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 bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 30m
£93–239
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 17m
£80–195
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
8h 17m
£125–310

Halifax to Forfar by train and bus

106Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Halifax to Forfar.

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Distance: 321.1 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Forfar via Leeds, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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