There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 57m£57–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
6h 6m£21–35Drive 175.3 mi
- Drive from Forfar to Newcastle upon Tynecar 175.3 mi
3h 30m£43–62Train
- Take the train from Cupar to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
4h 51m£93–142Line 27 bus, train
- Take the bus from The Cross to Bus Stationbus 27
- Take the train from Arbroath to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 58m£70–157
Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at John Dobson Street via Overgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Newcastle via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Forfar and Newcastle upon Tyne is 197 miles. The road distance is 176.4 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne, including transfers.
Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Newcastle upon Tyne, England?
You can take a bus from Forfar to Newcastle via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to John Dobson Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Forfar to Newcastle upon Tyne.
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