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How to get fromCheltenham to Forfarby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Cheltenham to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train
    8h 34m
    £131–368

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus bus
    5h 46m
    £35–169

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Lordswood Rdbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus bus M9
    12h 24m
    £51–98

  4. Drive 396.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Forfarcar car 396.9 mi
    6h 45m
    £96–138

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus bus
    6h 1m
    £38–152

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus bus Ember
    9h 15m
    £48–280

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus bus
    15h 4m
    £36–120

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    6h 47m
    £50–157

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    6h 32m
    £45–179

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    6h 17m

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus bus
    7h 51m
    £73–337

  12. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
    8h 5m
    £49–286

Cheltenham to Forfar by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Forfar via Stafford, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to The Cross via Arle Court Transport Hub, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 12h 24m.

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