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 £40 - £85 and takes 15h 2m.

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 44m and costs £65 - £270.

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 Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Exeter to Forfar?

The distance between Exeter and Forfar is 582 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 £95 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m 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 £95 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 15h 2m.

Where does the Exeter to Forfar bus arrive?

Exeter to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus 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 500+ hotels available in Forfar.

Exeter to Forfar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Dundeetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
10h 11m
£99–344
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 27m
£34–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
15h 2m
£43–85
Drive 505.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Forfarcar 505.6 mi
8h 30m
£122–177
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 55m
£104–285
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
5h 44m
£69–264
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 13m
£47–171
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 56m
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 30m
£99–488
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 34m
£48–280

Exeter to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

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10h 11mAverage Duration

£99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 578.1 mi
Duration: 10h 11m

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 £95–340 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to The Cross via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 15h 2m.

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