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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Forfar is to bus which costs £65 - £130 and takes 17h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 36m and costs £85 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Forfar via Birmingham Coach Station and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Southampton to Forfar?

The distance between Southampton and Forfar is 436 miles. The road distance is 488.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs £190 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Southampton to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Forfar bus from?

Southampton to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Forfar?

The best way to get from Southampton to Forfar is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs £190 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Southampton to Forfar bus arrive?

Southampton to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Forfar is 489 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Southampton to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 370+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Forfar by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
5h 36m
£86–198
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 18m
£44–212
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
10h 40m
£199–337
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
16h 3m
£95–224
Drive 485.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Forfarcar 485.8 mi
8h 25m
£119–172
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
6h 34m
£91–273
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
7h 12m
£83–187
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
6h 11m
£129–310
Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 11m
£85–232
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
6h 58m
£100–338
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 41m
£194–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus Ukn11
17h 1m
£65–124

Southampton to Forfar by train and bus

45Weekly Services

10h 40mAverage Duration

£199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.2 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Forfar via Stafford, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Forfar via Birmingham Coach Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 16h 3m.

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