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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Cardiff is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £30 - £80 and takes 16h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs £29 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Forfar to Cardiff?

The distance between Forfar and Cardiff is 452 miles. The road distance is 437.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 39m and costs £65 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Forfar to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Cardiff bus from?

Forfar to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Mill O Mains station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Forfar to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 39m and costs £65 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Forfar to Cardiff bus arrive?

Forfar to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Cardiff is 438 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Forfar to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 39m
£65–279
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 51m
£29–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
13h 5m
£49–88
Drive 435.2 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Cardiffcar 435.2 mi
8h 14m
£104–150
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Newport (S Wales)train Dundee - Plymouth
10h 25m
£209–662
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Dundee to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
16h 41m
£31–77
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 23m
£76–261
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 1m
£42–152
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 13m
£44–211
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 30m
£79–301

Forfar to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

48Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Cardiff.

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Distance: 449.4 mi
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Forfar to Cardiff Central via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Sophia Gardens via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 13h 5m.

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