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 £35 - £150 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 54m and costs £35 - £150.

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 Lidl via Bus Station Stand 11 and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from York to Forfar?

The distance between York and Forfar is 276 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 via Edinburgh which takes 4h 54m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from York to Forfar?

The best way to get from York to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 54m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the York to Forfar bus arrive?

York to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.

Can I drive from York to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Forfar is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from York to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 474+ hotels available in Forfar.

York to Forfar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from York to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 54m
£39–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Station Express Lounge436
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
7h 53m
Drive 254.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Forfar254.9 mi
4h 59m
£64–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from York to CuparExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
5h 7m
£113–325
Train #2
1. Take the train from York to ArbroathLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
5h 9m
£126–172
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LBA - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 36m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 40m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 44m

York to Forfar by train and bus

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4h 54mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.9 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from York to Lidl via Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Lidl via Bus Station Stand 11, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 7h 53m.

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