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 - £130 and takes 13h 10m.

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 54m and costs £50 - £140.

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 University RE via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

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 which takes 9h 39m and costs £150 - £290.

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 Seagate Bus Station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Forfar to Cardiff is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 10m.

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 1498+ 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

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

Train
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
£157–283
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 54m
£53–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus 111
13h 10m
£64–126
Drive 435.2 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Cardiffcar 435.2 mi
8h 14m
£109–157
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 33m
£150–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
10h 42m
£241–345
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 8m
£86–196
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 24m
£102–236
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 16m
£91–176
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 37m
£121–264

Forfar to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

48Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

£157Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Cardiff.

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Distance: 449.3 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 University RE via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 13h 10m.

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