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How to get fromDumfries to Forfarby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    5h 20m
    £50–98

  2. Drive 139.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Forfarcar car 139.2 mi
    2h 44m
    £34–49

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus bus M9
    5h 31m

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train
    5h 21m
    £69–139

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus bus Ember
    6h 4m

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk092 / ...
    6h 9m

Dumfries to Forfar by bus, foot, and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from School to Forfar via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 5h 31m.

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