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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Forfar is to bus and ferry and bus via Overgate which costs £17 - £27 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Belfast to Forfar?

The distance between Belfast and Forfar is 213 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Forfar without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 13m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Belfast to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Forfar bus from?

Belfast to Forfar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Forfar bus arrive?

Belfast to Forfar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 529+ hotels available in Forfar.

Belfast to Forfar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Forfar by plane, bus, busferry, train, car ferry, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
4h 32m
£40–116
Bus and ferry, bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
9h 14m
£17–26
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
9h 13m
£38–66
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
9h 57m
£62–110
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Forfarcar
5h 43m
£71–288
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
5h 7m
£37–101
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
4h 35m
£114–261
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 23m
£70–190
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 53m
£69–155
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9
9h 13m
£19–38

Belfast to Forfar by busferry, foot, train, and bus

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Forfar, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Forfar. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the bus to Forfar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Forfar via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 9h 13m.

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