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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Forfar is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Forfar is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Lidl via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Leicester to Forfar?

The distance between Leicester and Forfar is 441 miles. The road distance is 348.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Leicester to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Forfar bus from?

Leicester to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Forfar?

The best way to get from Leicester to Forfar is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Leicester to Forfar bus arrive?

Leicester to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Forfar is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Leicester to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 478+ hotels available in Forfar.

Leicester to Forfar - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leicester 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
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
7h 39m
£84–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to OvergateUkn11
11h 12m
£42–57
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
10h 53m
Drive 346.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Forfar346.1 mi
6h 31m
£86–125
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
5h 46m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
8h 33m
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
5h 53m
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
6h 38m
£47–166
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 9m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 8m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
7h 18m

Leicester to Forfar by train and bus

121Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 438.5 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Lidl via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Lidl via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 10h 53m.

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