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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Forfar is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Dundee via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Penrith to Forfar?

The distance between Penrith and Forfar is 189 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 23m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Penrith to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Forfar bus from?

Penrith to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Forfar train from?

Penrith to Forfar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Forfar?

The best way to get from Penrith to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 23m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Penrith to Forfar bus arrive?

Penrith to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Penrith to Forfar train arrive?

Penrith to Forfar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Forfar is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Penrith to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 547+ hotels available in Forfar.

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Forfar by train, bus, or car

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 23m
£66–124
Drive 177.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penrith to Forfarcar 177.8 mi
3h 16m
£43–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
4h 44m
£52–86
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dundeetrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
5h 36m
£57–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
5h 56m

Penrith to Forfar by train and bus

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.3 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Forfar via Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to The Cross via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 5h 56m.

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