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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Forfar is to car ferry and bus and train which costs £60 - £120 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Forfar is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Belfast to Forfar?

The distance between Belfast and Forfar is 208 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Forfar without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 8h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Belfast to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Forfar bus from?

Belfast to Forfar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Forfar bus arrive?

Belfast to Forfar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 488+ hotels available in Forfar.

Belfast to Forfar - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Forfar by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
4h 51m
£52–177
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 3m
£46–197
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
8h 52m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
9h 23m
£60–117
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Forfarcar
5h 45m
£71–107
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Lidlbus
5h 31m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Lidlbus
5h 43m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidlbus
4h 33m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
7h 20m
£54–266
Bus and ferry, bus via Overgate
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
8h 53m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
8h 59m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Forfar.

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Distance: 206.8 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Forfar, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Forfar. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the train to Dundee, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to Lidl. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to The Cross via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 8h 52m.

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