There are 8 ways to get from Halifax to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
6h 22m£97–203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
10h£37–61Drive 266.1 mi
- Drive from Halifax to Forfarcar 266.1 mi
5h 7m£66–95Train 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 30m£101–244Train, bus via Preston
- Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus
7h 26m£79–140Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
7h 45m£92–177Train 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 Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 23m£90–209Train 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 - £65 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £65 - £95.
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 Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
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 22m.
The distance between Halifax and Forfar is 319 miles. The road distance is 267.6 miles.
The best way to get from Halifax to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £95 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
The best way to get from Halifax to Forfar is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h.
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 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgate twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £75–210
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–370
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Haymarket to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Halifax to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.
Halifax to Forfar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Forfar is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Halifax to Forfar.
There are 529+ hotels available in Forfar.





































