There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Elgin by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
3h 53m£37–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus Ember
4h 5m£17–24Drive 100.5 mi
- Drive from Forfar to Elgincar 100.5 mi
2h 5m£25–36Line 27 bus, train
- Take the bus from The Cross to Bus Stationbus 27
- Take the train from Arbroath to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 19m£55–102Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
4h 40m£55–118
Forfar to Elgin by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Elgin is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Elgin station via Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Forfar and Elgin is 122 miles. The road distance is 101.1 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Elgin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 53m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Forfar to Elgin, including transfers.
Forfar to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forfar station.
Forfar to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Forfar to Elgin is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Forfar to Elgin station via Aberdeen Union Street in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Elgin via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Aberdeen in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arbroath to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Forfar to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.
Forfar to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Elgin is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Forfar to Elgin.
There are 439+ hotels available in Elgin.