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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Forfar is to bus via Glasgow which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Forfar is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs £60 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at The Cross via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Forfar?

The distance between Cheltenham and Forfar is 410 miles. The road distance is 399.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Cheltenham to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Forfar bus from?

Cheltenham to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Forfar?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Forfar is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Forfar is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Cheltenham to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 520+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
8h 28m
£149–267
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Lordswood Rdbus 100
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
11h 45m
£55–98
Drive 396.9 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Forfarcar 396.9 mi
6h 45m
£99–143
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 8m
£56–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
9h 18m
£214–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well 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
13h 53m
£80–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
5h 47m
£61–129
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 16m
£109–239
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 40m
£92–198
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 37m
£105–238
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 52m
£110–242

Cheltenham to Forfar by train and bus

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8h 28mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 408 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Forfar via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to The Cross via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 11h 45m.

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