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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Forfar is to train and bus via London which costs £80 - £150 and takes 13h 7m.

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 39m and costs £80 - £210.

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 The Cross via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Dundee via Stafford and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

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 30m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Forfar train from?

Southampton to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Forfar?

The best way to get from Southampton to Forfar is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs £190 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £170 and takes 14h 56m.

Where does the Southampton to Forfar bus arrive?

Southampton to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Forfar train arrive?

Southampton to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Forfar is 489 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Southampton to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 533+ 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 39m
£81–207
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
£45–189
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 30m
£192–312
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
13h 7m
£83–145
Drive 485.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Forfarcar 485.8 mi
8h 26m
£121–175
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 51m
£80–272
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
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 44m
£88–337
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
6h 13m
£117–287
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 2m
£75–241
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
7h 16m
£125–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Haymarkettrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
11h 18m
£230–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
14h 56m
£96–161

Southampton to Forfar by train and bus

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10h 30mAverage Duration

£192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.5 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to The Cross via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 14h 56m.

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