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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Forfar via Leeds City Bus Station and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Dundee via York and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Halifax to Forfar?

The distance between Halifax and Forfar is 319 miles. The road distance is 267.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 24m and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Halifax to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Forfar bus from?

Halifax to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Forfar train from?

Halifax to Forfar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Forfar?

The best way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 24m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Halifax to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Halifax to Forfar train arrive?

Halifax to Forfar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Forfar is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Halifax to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 553+ hotels available in Forfar.

Halifax to Forfar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Halifax to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
6h 24m
£108–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
10h 3m
£34–58
Drive 266.1 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Forfarcar 266.1 mi
5h 6m
£65–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 30m
£99–259
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
7h 27m
£174–262
Train #2
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 43m
£92–157
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 23m
£61–190
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 27m
£108–211
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
8h 27m
£153–321

Halifax to Forfar by train and bus

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Distance: 317 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Forfar via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Forfar via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 10h 3m.

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