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 £55 - £95 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs £40 - £130.

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 Bristol Bus Station and arriving at The Cross via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Dundee via Stafford and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Bristol to Forfar?

The distance between Bristol and Forfar is 402 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 15m and costs £170 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Forfar train from?

Bristol to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Forfar?

The best way to get from Bristol to Forfar is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 12h 14m.

Where does the Bristol to Forfar bus arrive?

Bristol to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Bristol to Forfar train arrive?

Bristol to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Forfar is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Bristol to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 536+ hotels available in Forfar.

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There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Forfar by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
5h 15m
£41–127
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
9h 15m
£173–284
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
12h 14m
£56–94
Drive 434.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Forfarcar 434.7 mi
7h 22m
£108–155
Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
5h 17m
£84–262
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 9m
£67–176
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 22m
£84–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 24m
£129–298
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
7h 23m
£81–225
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
9h 54m
£225–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
15h 44m
£92–215

Bristol to Forfar by train and bus

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 399.4 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Forfar via Stafford, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to The Cross via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 12h 14m.

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