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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Forfar is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Forfar is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Forfar via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Forfar?

The distance between Cardiff and Forfar is 451 miles. The road distance is 437.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Forfar without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 27m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Cardiff to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Forfar bus from?

Cardiff to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Forfar?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Forfar is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 27m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Forfar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Forfar is 437 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 533+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
9h 27m
£158–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
13h 7m
£62–121
Drive 434.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Forfarcar 434.6 mi
8h 16m
£106–153
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 19m
£63–155
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
10h 12m
£247–374
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
14h 27m
£90–143
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
7h 5m
£94–229
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
7h 8m
£92–189
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 47m
£119–270
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
7h 37m
£145–294
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
8h 27m
£96–273

Cardiff to Forfar by train and bus

48Weekly Services

9h 27mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 448.8 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Forfar via Crewe, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Forfar via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 13h 7m.

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