What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Forfar via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Rosyth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Cupar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forfar is 196 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cupar station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 536+ hotels available in Forfar.

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
3h 56m
£83–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rosyth to Forfarbus Ember
5h 37m
£25–36
Drive 174.8 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfarcar 174.8 mi
3h 32m
£44–63
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 13m
£46–129
Train, line 27 bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St John's Churchbus 27
4h 18m
£73–137

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forfar by train and bus

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Distance: 194.4 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Forfar, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cupar twice daily. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Forfar via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Queensferry Road, and Rosyth in around 5h 37m.

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