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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Forfar is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 4 and arriving at The Cross via Interchange, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Skipton to Forfar?

The distance between Skipton and Forfar is 258 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Forfar without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 6h 43m and costs £35 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Skipton to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Forfar bus from?

Skipton to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Skipton to Forfar?

The best way to get from Skipton to Forfar is to train via Carlisle which takes 6h 43m and costs £35 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Skipton to Forfar bus arrive?

Skipton to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Skipton to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Forfar is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Skipton to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 473+ hotels available in Forfar.

Skipton to Forfar - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Skipton 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 via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundee
6h 43m
£38–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
10h 1m
£32–66
Drive 244.8 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Forfar244.8 mi
4h 29m
£62–89
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LBA - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 43m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to LidlE1
6h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Skipton to LeedsSkipton - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to ArbroathLeeds - Aberdeen
7h 41m
£137–197
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
7h 20m

Skipton to Forfar by train and bus

55Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Lidl via Carlisle, Haymarket, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to The Cross via Interchange, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 10h 1m.

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