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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Forfar is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Forfar is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Forfar via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Arbroath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Leeds to Forfar?

The distance between Leeds and Forfar is 324 miles. The road distance is 262.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Leeds to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Forfar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leeds to Forfar train from?

Leeds to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Forfar?

The best way to get from Leeds to Forfar is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Leeds to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leeds to Forfar train arrive?

Leeds to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Arbroath station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Forfar is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Leeds to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 547+ hotels available in Forfar.

Leeds to Forfar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
5h 39m
£110–235
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
7h 53m
£32–50
Drive 261.3 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Forfarcar 261.3 mi
5h 11m
£64–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 3m
£101–241
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 49m
£103–230
Train via Northallerton
1. Take the train from Leeds to Northallertontrain Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Northallerton to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
6h 40m
£110–160
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
6h 55m
£101–197
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
6h 55m
£141–312

Leeds to Forfar by train and bus

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 321.7 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Arbroath once daily. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 39m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once a week. 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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