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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Forfar is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Forfar via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Rosyth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Arbroath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Durham to Forfar?

The distance between Durham and Forfar is 232 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Durham to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Forfar bus from?

Durham to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Forfar train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Forfar?

The best way to get from Durham to Forfar is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Durham to Forfar bus arrive?

Durham to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Forfar train arrive?

Durham to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Arbroath station.

Can I drive from Durham to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Forfar is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Durham to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 537+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
4h 38m
£77–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rosyth to Forfarbus Ember
6h 53m
£25–37
Drive 188.5 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Forfarcar 188.5 mi
3h 50m
£47–68
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
7h 18m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 40m
£64–135
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Durham to Perthtrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
5h
£78–110

Durham to Forfar by train and bus

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Distance: 230.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Arbroath once daily. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 24m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Forfar via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Queensferry Road, and Rosyth in around 6h 53m.

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