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

The cheapest way to get from York to Forfar is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 2m.

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 5h and costs £85 - £180.

Is there a direct train between York and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from York to Forfar. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Dundee via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from York to Forfar?

The distance between York and Forfar is 277 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 5h and costs £85 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the York to Forfar train from?

York to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Forfar train arrive?

York to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from York to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Forfar is 256 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from York to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 537+ hotels available in Forfar.

York to Forfar - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and 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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Train via Edinburgh
best
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
£86–179
Drive 254.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Forfarcar 254.9 mi
5h 2m
£64–92
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
6h 31m
£111–257
Train
1. Take the train from York to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
5h
£118–173
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
7h 35m
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 Terminal to Malmaisonbus
6h 45m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.3 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from York to The Cross via Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Forum Centre in around 5h.

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