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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Forfar is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 15h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Forfar is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 53m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at The Cross via Kingsway GD, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.

How far is it from Swansea to Forfar?

The distance between Swansea and Forfar is 497 miles. The road distance is 441.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs £95 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Swansea to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Forfar bus from?

Swansea to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Train or bus from Swansea to Forfar?

The best way to get from Swansea to Forfar is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs £95 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 15h 1m.

Where does the Swansea to Forfar bus arrive?

Swansea to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Forfar is 441 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Swansea to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 477+ hotels available in Forfar.

Swansea to Forfar - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Swansea 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 Swansea to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundee
10h 45m
£99–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway GD
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
15h 1m
£48–71
Drive 438.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Forfar438.8 mi
8h 16m
£110–159
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 1m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to LidlE1
11h 2m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Queensway Q1
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from George Street to LidlE1
12h 40m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
7h 53m
£52–180
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
6h 58m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 9m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
7h 55m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Adelphi to Lidl
7h 53m

Swansea to Forfar by train and bus

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10h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 494.3 mi
Duration: 10h 45m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Lidl via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Haymarket, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to The Cross via Kingsway GD, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 15h 1m.

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