There are 8 ways to get from Halifax to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus
7h 26m£80–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
9h 59m£36–54Drive 266.1 mi
- Drive from Halifax to Forfarcar 266.1 mi
5h 7m£67–96Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 31m£101–244Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 30m£99–209Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
7h 57mTrain to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
8h 17mTrain to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
8h 31m£141–324
Halifax to Forfar by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at The Cross via Leeds City Bus Station and Forum Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Dundee via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Halifax and Forfar is 316 miles. The road distance is 267.6 miles.
The best way to get from Halifax to Forfar without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Halifax to Forfar, including transfers.
Halifax to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Halifax to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £210 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Halifax, England and Forfar, Scotland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgate every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to The Cross via Leeds, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Forum Centre in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Haymarket to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Halifax to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.
Halifax to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Forfar is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Halifax to Forfar.
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