The average bus between Exeter and Forfar takes 21h 38m and the fastest bus takes 16h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Forfar at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 21h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Forfar station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
Exeter to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
The distance between Exeter and Forfar is 659.7 km. The road distance is 891 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to The Cross via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 13h 59m.