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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Forfar via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Rosyth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Dundee via Darlington and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Forfar?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Forfar is 248 miles. The road distance is 213.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Forfar bus from?

Middlesbrough to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Forfar train from?

Middlesbrough to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Forfar?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Forfar is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Middlesbrough to Forfar train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Forfar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Forfar is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Middlesbrough to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 537+ hotels available in Forfar.

Middlesbrough to Forfar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 41m
£72–165
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rosyth to Forfarbus Ember
6h 47m
£29–43
Drive 212.6 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Forfarcar 212.6 mi
4h 13m
£53–77
Train to Newcastle, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
8h 22m
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
5h 52m
£60–159
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne #2
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 16m
£93–150
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough 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
7h 37m
£125–281
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MME - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
8h 13m
£116–626

Middlesbrough to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.1 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to The Cross via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Forum Centre in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Forfar via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Queensferry Road, and Rosyth in around 6h 47m.

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