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 £50 - £90 and takes 11h 55m.

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 17m and costs £40 - £120.

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 Forfar via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Bristol to Forfar?

The distance between Bristol and Forfar is 401 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 16m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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.

Train or bus from Bristol to Forfar?

The best way to get from Bristol to Forfar is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 16m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Bristol to Forfar bus arrive?

Bristol to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Forfar is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Bristol to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 530+ hotels available in Forfar.

Bristol to Forfar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Forfar by plane, bus, train, 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.

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 17m
£45–118
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
9h 16m
£174–299
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
11h 55m
£51–86
Drive 434.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Forfarcar 434.7 mi
7h 21m
£106–153
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 3m
£76–197
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 27m
£84–173
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 45m
£97–218
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
9h 21m
£241–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
14h 48m
£87–195

Bristol to Forfar by train and bus

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9h 16mAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.1 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Forfar via Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Forfar via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 11h 55m.

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