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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Forfar is to fly and bus which costs £22 - £150 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs £22 - £150.

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 The Gresham Hotel and arriving at The Cross via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Dublin to Forfar?

The distance between Dublin and Forfar is 293 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 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Forfar bus arrive?

Dublin to Forfar bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 358+ hotels available in Forfar.

Dublin to Forfar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Forfar by plane, bus, train, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 3m
£23–144
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
12h 28m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
13h 28m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Forfarcar
7h 29m
£74–138
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 13m
Fly Dublin Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 26m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 41m
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
12h 49m
Bus, bus and ferry via Seagate Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
13h 55m

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

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Forfar.

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Distance: 291.7 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the bus to Forfar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Forfar via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 12h 28m.

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