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How to get fromYork to Forfarby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Forfar by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Cupartrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 54m
    £142–197

  2. Drive 254.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Forfarcar car 254.9 mi
    5h 1m
    £62–89

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    6h 27m
    £110–256

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    5h 2m
    £92–209

  5. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus bus
    8h 4m
    £68–183

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus bus
    6h 56m
    £107–206

York to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

Calendar253Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Cupar twice daily. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 3h 34m.

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