The average bus between Cardiff and Forfar takes 16h 42m and the fastest bus takes 16h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Forfar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Forfar at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 16h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 14m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Forfar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Forfar station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.
Cardiff to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Cardiff and Forfar is 574.6 km. The road distance is 805 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Forfar via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 12h 42m.