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How to get fromForfar to Durhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
    4h 47m
    £63–137

  2. Bus via Nethergate

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nethergate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus M92
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    6h 33m
    £23–36

  3. Drive  188.7 mi

    1. Drive from Forfar to Durhamcar car 188.7 mi
    3h 49m
    £47–68

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    6h 36m
    £48–187

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Durhamtrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 31m
    £75–147

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 598 / ...
    7h 56m
    £27–42

Forfar to Durham by bus, foot, and train

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar South to Durham via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Bus Station Stand H via Bus Station, Nethergate, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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