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 - £55 and takes 9h 59m.

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 £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 The Cross via Leeds City Bus Station and Forum Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

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 31m.

How far is it from Halifax to Forfar?

The distance between Halifax and Forfar is 319 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 York which takes 6h 31m and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 York which takes 6h 31m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Halifax to Forfar bus arrive?

Halifax to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate 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 539+ hotels available in Forfar.

Halifax to Forfar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Halifax to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via York
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 31m
£96–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
9h 59m
£36–54
Drive 266.1 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Forfarcar 266.1 mi
5h 7m
£66–96
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 33m
£101–254
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus
7h 30m
£80–150
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 30m
£99–209
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
8h 18m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
8h 31m
£141–334

Halifax to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.6 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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 Forum Centre in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgate every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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