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 £20 - £30 and takes 9h 48m.

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 48m.

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 19m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m 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 19m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 9h 48m.

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 496+ 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 19m
£148–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
9h 48m
£20–30
Drive 322.4 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Forfarcar 322.4 mi
6h 13m
£78–113
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 21m
£33–176
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
9h 4m
£42–237
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
11h 40m
£25–130
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 53m
£49–233
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 6m
£45–181
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 52m
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 25m

Nottingham to Forfar by train and bus

6Weekly Services

7h 19mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Forfar.

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Distance: 380.1 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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 £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgate 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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