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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 14h 19m.

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 6h and costs £55 - £160.

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 Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Forfar to Cardiff?

The distance between Forfar and Cardiff is 451 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 33m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m 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 Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Cardiff train from?

Forfar to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee 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 33m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 14h 19m.

Where does the Forfar to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forfar to Cardiff train arrive?

Forfar to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Cardiff is 438 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Forfar to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Forfar to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 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 33m
£149–252
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
6h
£55–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
14h 19m
£62–112
Drive 435.2 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Cardiffcar 435.2 mi
8h 15m
£108–156
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
10h 38m
£217–346
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dundee to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
10h 42m
£114–176
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
6h 57m
£80–200
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 25m
£102–290
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 23m
£85–190

Forfar to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

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9h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.7 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar South to Cardiff Central via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bus Station in around 14h 19m.

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