There are 12 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 via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 4m£119–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 451
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
11h 55m£47–86Drive 320 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Forfarcar 320 mi
6h 5m£78–113Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
7h 56m£134–336Train
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Retfordtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Retford to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
7h 11m£125–185Train #2
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
8h 45m£205–301Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
7h 55m£114–230Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
8h 1m£146–348Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
8h 15m£117–235Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
8h 31m£133–292Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
8h 52m£145–317Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NWI - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
9h 6m£218–503
Lincoln to Forfar by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Forfar is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Forfar is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at The Cross via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Railway Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Dundee via Newark North Gate and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Lincoln and Forfar is 362 miles. The road distance is 321.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 4m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Lincoln to Forfar, including transfers.
Lincoln to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 4m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Forfar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to The Cross via Newark North Gate, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Seagate Bus Station in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to The Cross via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Overgate, Railway Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £23–120
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–120
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £30–120
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £30–120
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–210
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–260
Flights from Norwich International Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–380
Train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Retford to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £180–260
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Lincoln Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Lincoln to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Forfar is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Lincoln to Forfar.
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