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

The cheapest way to get from Atherstone to Forfar is to bus which costs £45 - £65 and takes 13h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Atherstone to Forfar is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Atherstone and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Atherstone to Forfar. However, there are services departing from New Dolphin Inn and arriving at Lidl via Bus Station, The Crescent Bus Station, Asda and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Atherstone to Forfar?

The distance between Atherstone and Forfar is 368 miles. The road distance is 362.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Atherstone to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 33m and costs £110 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Atherstone to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atherstone to Forfar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Atherstone to Forfar?

The best way to get from Atherstone to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 33m and costs £110 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Atherstone to Forfar bus arrive?

Atherstone to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Can I drive from Atherstone to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Atherstone to Forfar is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Atherstone to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 478+ hotels available in Forfar.

Atherstone to Forfar - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Atherstone to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Atherstone to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundee
7h 33m
£117–325
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
6h 23m
£45–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Asda to OvergateUkn11
13h 7m
£46–63
Drive 360.4 mi
1. Drive from Atherstone to Forfar360.4 mi
6h 6m
£90–130
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
5h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to DundeePlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
9h 6m
£166–556
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
13h 47m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
5h 38m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Atherstone to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Atherstone to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 54m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Atherstone to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
7h 13m

Atherstone to Forfar by train and bus

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7h 33mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 366 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Atherstone to Lidl via Stafford, Haymarket, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Overgate hourly. Tickets cost £40–55 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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