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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Forfar is to bus via Glasgow which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Forfar is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Newhall St and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Forfar?

The distance between Birmingham and Forfar is 365 miles. The road distance is 354.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Forfar without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Birmingham to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Forfar bus from?

Birmingham to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Forfar?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Forfar is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Birmingham to Forfar bus arrive?

Birmingham to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Forfar is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Birmingham to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 483+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Birmingham 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 Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 24m
£113–292
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
10h 17m
£35–79
Drive 352.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Forfar352.2 mi
6h 1m
£87–125
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
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 35m
£47–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
11h 14m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
5h 14m
£52–138
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
5h 31m
£41–143
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
7h 1m
£76–222
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
7h 2m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
7h 17m
£71–255

Birmingham to Forfar by train and bus

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7h 24mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Forfar.

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Distance: 362.9 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Lidl via Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall St to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 10h 17m.

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