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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Forfar is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 17h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs £30 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Forfar via Birmingham Coach Station and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Forfar?

The distance between Bournemouth and Forfar is 465 miles. The road distance is 497.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs £210 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Bournemouth to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Forfar bus from?

Bournemouth to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Forfar?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Forfar is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs £210 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 17h 3m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Forfar bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Forfar is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Bournemouth to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 542+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bournemouth to Forfar by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 3m
£98–224
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
5h 46m
£32–176
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
11h 1m
£214–355
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
17h 3m
£101–237
Drive 494.5 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Forfarcar 494.5 mi
8h 48m
£122–175
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 6m
£103–319
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
6h 36m
£151–336
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 32m
£97–268
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 20m
£90–214
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
12h 5m
£218–377
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus Ukn11
17h 14m
£61–136

Bournemouth to Forfar by train and bus

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11h 1mAverage Duration

£214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 461.8 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Forfar via Stafford, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Forfar via Birmingham Coach Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 17h 3m.

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