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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Forfar is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Millennium Point and arriving at Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Dundee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Forfar?

The distance between Birmingham and Forfar is 415 miles. The road distance is 354.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £180 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Birmingham to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Forfar bus from?

Birmingham to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Millennium Point station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Forfar train from?

Birmingham to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Forfar?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Forfar is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £180 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Birmingham to Forfar bus arrive?

Birmingham to Forfar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Forfar train arrive?

Birmingham to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Forfar is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Birmingham to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 529+ hotels available in Forfar.

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There are 10 ways to get from Birmingham to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dundeetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
7h 25m
£180–265
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
4h 51m
£38–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
9h 19m
£49–75
Drive 352.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Forfarcar 352.2 mi
6h 5m
£87–126
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 54m
£118–208
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus Ember
8h 19m
£125–233
Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
4h 59m
£89–235
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 47m
£63–154
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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
6h 49m
£80–185
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 34m
£117–278

Birmingham to Forfar by train and bus

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Distance: 412.5 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Dundee twice daily. Tickets cost £170–260 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Point to Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 9h 19m.

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