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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Forfar is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 14h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs £70 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at The Cross via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

How far is it from Exeter to Forfar?

The distance between Exeter and Forfar is 443 miles. The road distance is 508.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs £230 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Exeter to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Forfar bus from?

Exeter to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Forfar?

The best way to get from Exeter to Forfar is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs £230 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 14h 51m.

Where does the Exeter to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Forfar is 509 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Exeter to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 482+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Forfar by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
5h 23m
£74–259
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 20m
£43–175
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Dundeetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
10h 11m
£231–724
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rdbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
14h 51m
£46–96
Drive 505.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Forfarcar 505.7 mi
8h 30m
£121–174
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
7h 6m
£56–180
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 51m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 21m
£99–278
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
7h 27m
£95–398
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
8h 24m
£54–304
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus
12h 52m
£107–325

Exeter to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

£231Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.2 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Dundee once daily. Tickets cost £220–750 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to The Cross via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 14h 51m.

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