There are 11 ways to get from Bournemouth to Forfar by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 6m£92–233Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
5h 44m£32–167Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
11h£221–361Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus
13h 58m£137–271Drive 494.4 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Forfarcar 494.4 mi
8h 50m£121–175Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
6h 59m£87–298Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
6h 21m£124–313Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 35m£91–267Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus
8h 27m£83–217Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Haymarkettrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
11h 39m£284–395Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus Ukn11
17h 25m£71–139
Bournemouth to Forfar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Forfar is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Forfar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs £30 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Forfar via London Victoria and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Dundee via Stafford and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Bournemouth and Forfar is 465 miles. The road distance is 497.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 11h and costs £220 - £370.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Bournemouth to Forfar, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Forfar is to train which takes 11h and costs £220 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 17h 25m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Forfar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Forfar via Stafford, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Forfar via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dundee Riverside Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–260
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Haymarket to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Haymarket to Forfar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Bournemouth to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Forfar is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Bournemouth to Forfar.
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