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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Forfar is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 17h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 6h 8m and costs £85 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Forfar. However, there are services departing from University of Portsmouth and arriving at Forfar via London Heathrow Airport and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Forfar?

The distance between Portsmouth and Forfar is 542 miles. The road distance is 500.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £80 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Portsmouth to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Forfar bus from?

Portsmouth to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from University of Portsmouth station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Forfar?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Forfar is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £80 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 16h 11m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Forfar bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Forfar is 501 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Portsmouth to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 499+ hotels available in Forfar.

Portsmouth to Forfar - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Forfar 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 Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
9h 16m
£81–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus Ukn11
17h 3m
£35–93
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
16h 11m
£49–125
Drive 497.9 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Forfarcar 497.9 mi
8h 42m
£121–174
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 8m
£87–262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
11h 59m
£69–356
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h
£73–277
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 50m
£55–174
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 50m
£87–306
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
6h 14m
£99–280
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h 26m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h 16m

Portsmouth to Forfar by train, subway, foot, and bus

153Weekly Services

9h 16mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.4 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Forfar via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University of Portsmouth to Forfar via London Heathrow Airport, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 16h 11m.

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