What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar is to bus via Hebrides Drive which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at The Cross via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forfar is 196 miles. The road distance is 175.9 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £15 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £15 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Hebrides Drive, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 500+ hotels available in Forfar.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar by train, bus, or car

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 Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 10m
£15–157
Bus via Hebrides Drive
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M92
5h 24m
£19–34
Drive 174.9 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfarcar 174.9 mi
3h 31m
£43–61
Train, line 27 bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St John's Churchbus 27
4h 11m
£101–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
5h 45m
£15–65

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar by train and bus

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Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar.

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Distance: 195.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Forfar via Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to The Cross via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 5h 24m.

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