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How to get fromLeeds to Forfarby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Arbroathtrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    5h 40m
    £171–238

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus bus Ember
    7h 53m
    £33–52

  3. Drive 261.3 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Forfarcar car 261.3 mi
    5h 11m
    £64–93

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    6h 3m
    £101–262

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    5h 49m
    £146–232

  6. Train via Northallerton

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Northallertontrain train Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Northallerton to Arbroathtrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    6h 42m
    £110–161

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus bus
    6h 55m
    £102–193

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    6h 55m
    £147–303

Leeds to Forfar by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Arbroath once daily. Tickets cost £160–240 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Forfar via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 7h 53m.

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