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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Forfar is to fly and train which costs £45 - £190 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Forfar is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Custom House Quay and arriving at The Cross via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Dublin to Forfar?

The distance between Dublin and Forfar is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Forfar without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Dublin to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Forfar bus from?

Dublin to Forfar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Custom House Quay station.

Where does the Dublin to Forfar bus arrive?

Dublin to Forfar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 473+ hotels available in Forfar.

Dublin to Forfar - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Forfar by plane, bus, train, busferry, car ferry, or car

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Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
5h 46m
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
6h 33m
£46–185
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
12h 15m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
13h 3m
£73–258
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Forfar
7h 28m
£97–259
Fly Dublin Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)DUB - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 5m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 26m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 2m
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
8h 11m
£48–304
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall Street785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
12h 23m
Bus, bus and ferry via Overgate
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
12h 46m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 281 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Forfar, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Forfar. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Airport, take the bus to Malmaison, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to Lidl. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Lidl via Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 12h 15m.

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