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

The cheapest way to get from York to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which costs £30 - £150 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Forfar is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between York and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at The Cross via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from York to Forfar?

The distance between York and Forfar is 275 miles. The road distance is 256.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from York to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Forfar bus from?

York to Forfar bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from York to Forfar?

The best way to get from York to Forfar is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the York to Forfar bus arrive?

York to Forfar bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Can I drive from York to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Forfar is 256 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from York to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 488+ hotels available in Forfar.

York to Forfar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from York 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 York to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
5h 3m
£55–85
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
5h 34m
£30–102
Drive 254.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Forfarcar 254.9 mi
5h 1m
£62–89
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h 4m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 5m
£35–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M92
9h 8m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 30m
£50–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York 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 58m
£47–222

York to Forfar by train and bus

8Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.8 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Cupar once daily. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to The Cross via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 9h 8m.

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