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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Blackpool is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at North Station via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Blackpool North via Haymarket and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Forfar to Blackpool?

The distance between Forfar and Blackpool is 280 miles. The road distance is 252.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Blackpool without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 56m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Forfar to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Blackpool bus from?

Forfar to Blackpool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Blackpool train from?

Forfar to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Forfar to Blackpool is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 56m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Forfar to Blackpool bus arrive?

Forfar to Blackpool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Forfar to Blackpool train arrive?

Forfar to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Blackpool is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Forfar to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1899+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Forfar to Blackpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 56m
£95–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
3. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
8h 19m
£36–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 17m
£81–146
Drive 251.2 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Blackpoolcar 251.2 mi
4h 33m
£62–90
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 40m
£85–148
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 10m
£82–211
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Brechin to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 7m
£109–265
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
7h 54m
£74–180

Forfar to Blackpool by bus, foot, and train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Blackpool North via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, and Preston in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to North Station via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Underpass in around 8h 19m.

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