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

The cheapest way to get from London to Forfar is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Forfar is to fly and line 20 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £110 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between London and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Forfar. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at The Cross via Crichton Street and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between London and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from London to Forfar. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Dundee via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from London to Forfar?

The distance between London and Forfar is 466 miles. The road distance is 444.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 51m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from London to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Forfar bus from?

London to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Forfar train from?

London to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Forfar?

The best way to get from London to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 51m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h.

Where does the London to Forfar bus arrive?

London to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Where does the London to Forfar train arrive?

London to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Forfar is 444 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from London to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 547+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from London to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
6h 51m
£158–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus Ukn11
13h
£53–87
Drive 441.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Forfarcar 441.5 mi
8h 14m
£108–155
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dundee Riverside Airport, line 20 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus
4h 30m
£116–291
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
7h 7m
£165–228
Train #2
1. Take the train from London Euston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 17m
£158–242
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 27 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St John's Churchbus
5h 32m
£101–431
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
5h 45m
£113–344
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
5h 35m
£101–333
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 20 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus
6h 7m
£79–194
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
5h 58m
£80–214

London to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

197Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 463.5 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to The Cross via Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Overgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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