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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Forfar is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Penrith to Forfar?

The distance between Penrith and Forfar is 189 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Penrith to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Forfar bus from?

Penrith to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Forfar?

The best way to get from Penrith to Forfar is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Penrith to Forfar bus arrive?

Penrith to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Forfar is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Penrith to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 530+ hotels available in Forfar.

Penrith to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Penrith 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 Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 19m
£63–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h 44m
£24–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
4h 39m
£52–86
Drive 177.8 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Forfarcar 177.8 mi
3h 16m
£44–63
Bus via Galashiels
1. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M92
9h 1m
£28–42

Penrith to Forfar by train and bus

77Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 5h 44m.

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