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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Forfar is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Forfar is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Forfar via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Rosyth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Dundee via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Leeds to Forfar?

The distance between Leeds and Forfar is 302 miles. The road distance is 262.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 49m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Leeds to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Forfar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leeds to Forfar train from?

Leeds to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Forfar?

The best way to get from Leeds to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 49m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Leeds to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leeds to Forfar train arrive?

Leeds to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Forfar is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Leeds to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 535+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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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 / ...
5h 49m
£97–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rosyth to Forfarbus Ember
7h 42m
£35–54
Drive 261.3 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Forfarcar 261.3 mi
5h 12m
£65–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 6m
£98–255
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
5h 53m
£110–207
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leeds to Northallertontrain Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Northallerton to Arbroathtrain York - Aberdeen / ...
6h 48m
£107–154
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 Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 59m
£91–192
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
6h 58m
£136–312

Leeds to Forfar by train and bus

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.3 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Forfar via Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Forfar via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Queensferry Road, and Rosyth in around 7h 42m.

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