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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which costs £85 - £280 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Forfar is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs £110 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.

How far is it from Brighton to Forfar?

The distance between Brighton and Forfar is 519 miles. The road distance is 497.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Forfar without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 21m and costs £85 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Brighton to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Forfar bus from?

Brighton to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Forfar?

The best way to get from Brighton to Forfar is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 21m and costs £85 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 19m.

Where does the Brighton to Forfar bus arrive?

Brighton to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Forfar is 497 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Brighton to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 474+ hotels available in Forfar.

Brighton to Forfar - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Brighton 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 Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
8h 21m
£90–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
15h 19m
Drive 494.3 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Forfar494.3 mi
9h 22m
£125–180
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
5h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to ArbroathLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
9h 32m
£128–159
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
11h 23m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LGW - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
5h 27m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 10m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 55m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)LHR - DND
6h 9m
£116–392
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 57m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
7h 2m
£108–406

Brighton to Forfar by train and bus

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8h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 515.9 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Lidl via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 15h 19m.

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