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 £40 - £65 and takes 12h 58m.

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 which takes 6h 49m and costs £55 - £200.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

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 which takes 9h 16m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Forfar?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Forfar is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Cardiff to Forfar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Forfar bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Forfar is 437 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 473+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 12 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundee
9h 16m
£82–231
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson StreetUk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to OvergateUkn11
15h 14m
£34–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
12h 58m
£44–62
Drive 434.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Forfar434.6 mi
8h 12m
£109–158
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
5h 57m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
10h 14m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
6h 7m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 1m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
6h 49m
£57–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 50m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 54m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
8h 7m
£65–298

Cardiff to Forfar by train and bus

37Weekly Services

9h 16mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 448.9 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lidl via Crewe, Haymarket, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive in around 12h 58m.

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