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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Forfar is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Forfar is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Forfar via Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Forfar?

The distance between Nottingham and Forfar is 382 miles. The road distance is 324.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Nottingham to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Forfar bus from?

Nottingham to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Forfar?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Forfar is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Nottingham to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Forfar is 324 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Nottingham to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 541+ hotels available in Forfar.

Nottingham to Forfar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham 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
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Dundeetrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
7h 28m
£111–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
9h 56m
£38–63
Drive 322.4 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Forfarcar 322.4 mi
6h 13m
£79–114
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 19m
£67–152
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
8h 59m
£156–234
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus
9h 7m
£125–215
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 56m
£85–189
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 47m
£114–257
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h 22m
£121–267
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
7h 20m
£100–221

Nottingham to Forfar by train and bus

6Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Forfar.

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Distance: 379.3 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Dundee 6 times a week. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgate every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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