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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Forfar is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Forfar is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Forfar via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Forfar?

The distance between Lincoln and Forfar is 374 miles. The road distance is 321.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Lincoln to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Forfar bus from?

Lincoln to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Train or bus from Lincoln to Forfar?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Forfar is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Lincoln to Forfar bus arrive?

Lincoln to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Forfar is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Lincoln to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 500+ hotels available in Forfar.

Lincoln to Forfar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lincoln 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 Lincoln Central to Retfordtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Retford to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
7h 18m
£139–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 451
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
12h 4m
£31–54
Drive 320 mi
1. Drive from Lincoln to Forfarcar 320 mi
6h 4m
£78–112
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 38m
£48–178
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
9h 31m
£44–196
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
8h 6m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 31m
£66–284
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
8h 24m
£60–183
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
8h 7m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
8h 17m
£81–279

Lincoln to Forfar by train and bus

6Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lincoln to Forfar.

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Distance: 371.4 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to St John's Church via Retford, Arbroath, and Bus Station in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Forfar via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 12h 4m.

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