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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Forfar is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at The Cross via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Dundee via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Forfar?

The distance between Blackpool and Forfar is 279 miles. The road distance is 252.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 17m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Blackpool to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Forfar bus from?

Blackpool to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Forfar train from?

Blackpool to Forfar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Forfar?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 17m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Blackpool to Forfar bus arrive?

Blackpool to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the Blackpool to Forfar train arrive?

Blackpool to Forfar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Forfar is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Blackpool to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 539+ hotels available in Forfar.

Blackpool to Forfar - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
6h 17m
£95–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus 42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
8h 49m
£36–55
Drive 251 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Forfarcar 251 mi
4h 36m
£62–90
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h
£82–207
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
6h 34m
£81–147
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 51m
£85–148
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North 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 52m
£105–259

Blackpool to Forfar by train and bus

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Distance: 277.7 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Forfar via Preston, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to The Cross via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 8h 49m.

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