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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Forfar is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs £35 - £110.

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 Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Forfar?

The distance between Birmingham and Forfar is 416 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 which takes 7h 30m and costs £200 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 which takes 7h 30m and costs £200 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 18m.

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 4m to drive from Birmingham to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 380+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dundeetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
7h 30m
£206–292
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
5h 3m
£38–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
9h 18m
£40–68
Drive 352.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Forfarcar 352.2 mi
6h 4m
£86–123
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 51m
£138–300
Train via Edinburgh #2
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 56m
£126–234
Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
5h 32m
£91–216
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 50m
£72–175
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 56m
£94–187
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h
£107–266
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 7m
£91–242

Birmingham to Forfar by train and bus

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7h 56mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 413.6 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Dundee once daily. Tickets cost £200–290 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall St to Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 9h 18m.

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