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How to get fromBristol to Forfarby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus bus
    5h 19m
    £41–127

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train
    9h 14m
    £161–264

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    12h 14m
    £59–93

  4. Drive  434.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Forfarcar car 434.7 mi
    7h 22m
    £108–155

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    6h 15m
    £67–166

  6. Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    5h 27m
    £89–242

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Forfarbus bus
    6h 15m
    £77–179

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    6h 23m
    £128–294

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus bus Ember
    9h 49m
    £199–291

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus bus
    15h 39m
    £79–132

Bristol to Forfar by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Forfar via Stafford, Haymarket, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Forfar via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 12h 14m.

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