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 - £90 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 which takes 4h 54m and costs £140 - £200.

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 Cupar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

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 4h 54m and costs £140 - £200.

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 train from?

York to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Where does the York to Forfar train arrive?

York to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cupar 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 540+ 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
best
1. Take the train from York to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
4h 54m
£140–194
Drive 254.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Forfarcar 254.9 mi
5h 2m
£62–90
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 Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 50m
£70–185
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 / ...
4h 57m
£91–201
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 58m
£110–266
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 55m
£106–204

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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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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