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 £30 - £50 and takes 9h 33m.

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 11m and costs £80 - £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 Lidl via Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

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 4m and costs £150 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 4m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 33m.

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 11m to drive from Nottingham to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 474+ 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 DundeeLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
7h 4m
£153–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to OvergateUkn11
9h 33m
£30–50
Drive 322.4 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Forfar322.4 mi
6h 11m
£82–118
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 4m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
8h 16m
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
11h 1m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 2m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 46m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 41m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
6h 56m
£56–202

Nottingham to Forfar by train and bus

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 380.2 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Dundee once daily. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgate hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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