There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Forfar by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 17m£63–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
6h 2m£28–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
4h 34m£49–81Drive 177.8 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Forfarcar 177.8 mi
3h 17m£45–64Train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dundeetrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
5h 38m£47–84
Penrith to Forfar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Forfar is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Dundee via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Penrith and Forfar is 190 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Penrith to Forfar, including transfers.
Penrith to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.
Penrith to Forfar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Forfar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Forfar via Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to The Cross via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 6h 2m.
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Haymarket to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Penrith to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Penrith to Forfar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Forfar is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Penrith to Forfar.
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