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 £55 - £100 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Forfar is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs £70 - £170.

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 City Bus Station and arriving at The Cross via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Swansea to Forfar?

The distance between Swansea and Forfar is 507 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 and bus which takes 10h 46m and costs £160 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 46m 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 City Bus Station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Forfar?

The best way to get from Swansea to Forfar is to bus which takes 14h 34m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £330 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Swansea to Forfar bus arrive?

Swansea to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Forfar is 441 miles. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Swansea to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 346+ hotels available in Forfar.

Swansea to Forfar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus
10h 46m
£167–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
14h 34m
£59–99
Drive 438.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Forfarcar 438.8 mi
8h 19m
£109–157
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
7h 22m
£73–166
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
10h 57m
£174–325
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus
13h 13m
£251–370
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
8h 14m
£105–230
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 14m
£111–225
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
7h 50m
£122–271
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
9h 31m
£106–294

Swansea to Forfar by train and bus

46Weekly Services

10h 46mAverage Duration

£167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 504.4 mi
Duration: 10h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to The Cross via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 14h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Forfar via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 10h 57m.

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