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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Forfar via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Forfar?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Forfar is 247 miles. The road distance is 213.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Forfar bus from?

Middlesbrough to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Forfar?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Forfar bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Forfar is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Middlesbrough to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 480+ hotels available in Forfar.

Middlesbrough to Forfar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Northallerton - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 37m
£67–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
6h 58m
£23–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
6h 14m
£52–137
Drive 212.6 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Forfarcar 212.6 mi
4h 12m
£53–77
Bus via Hebrides Drive
1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M92
7h 6m
£27–84
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 38m
£60–200

Middlesbrough to Forfar by train and bus

147Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.5 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Forfar via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 6h 58m.

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