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 £45 - £85 and takes 8h 49m.

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 4h 59m and costs £85 - £230.

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 Street and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Forfar?

The distance between Birmingham and Forfar is 438 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 47m and costs £220 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m 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 Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Forfar?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Forfar is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £220 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 49m.

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 536+ hotels available in Forfar.

Birmingham to Forfar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
7h 47m
£223–310
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
4h 59m
£40–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
8h 49m
£49–84
Drive 352.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Forfarcar 352.2 mi
6h 4m
£87–125
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 53m
£142–304
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 55m
£122–234
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
4h 59m
£85–226
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 48m
£75–180
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
6h 31m
£113–276
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 57m
£93–182

Birmingham to Forfar by train and bus

47Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.2 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Arbroath once daily. Tickets cost £210–310 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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