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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Forfar is to bus via Glasgow which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Forfar is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Cross via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Bristol to Forfar?

The distance between Bristol and Forfar is 455 miles. The road distance is 437.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs £140 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Bristol to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Forfar bus from?

Bristol to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Forfar?

The best way to get from Bristol to Forfar is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs £140 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Bristol to Forfar bus arrive?

Bristol to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Forfar is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Bristol to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 469+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Wolverhampton
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundee
9h 19m
£145–319
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
6h 16m
£38–137
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
13h 45m
£41–72
Drive 434.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Forfar434.7 mi
7h 17m
£108–155
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
5h 39m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
9h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
14h 39m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 47m
Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
5h 55m
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
7h 36m
£52–263
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 46m

Bristol to Forfar by train and bus

38Weekly Services

9h 19mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 452.2 mi
Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lidl via Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Cross via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 13h 45m.

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