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How to get fromMiddlesbrough to Forfarby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    5h 47m
    £73–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukx010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosyth to Forfarbus bus Ember
    6h 56m
    £29–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus bus
    6h 26m
    £52–121

  4. Drive  212.6 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Forfarcar car 212.6 mi
    4h 13m
    £54–78

  5. Bus via Seagate Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukx010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M92
    7h 17m
    £33–67

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    7h 43m
    £125–280

  7. Train, bus to Newcastle, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Hotels to Forfarbus bus
    8h 45m

Middlesbrough to Forfar by train and bus

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Forfar via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Forfar via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Queensferry Road, and Rosyth in around 6h 56m.

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