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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Cardiff is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Forfar to Cardiff?

The distance between Forfar and Cardiff is 452 miles. The road distance is 437.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 36m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Forfar to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Cardiff bus from?

Forfar to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Cardiff train from?

Forfar to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Forfar to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 36m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Forfar to Cardiff bus arrive?

Forfar to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Forfar to Cardiff train arrive?

Forfar to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Cardiff is 438 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Forfar to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1718+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Forfar to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Forfar to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 36m
£164–288
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 56m
£57–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
14h 18m
£59–121
Drive 435.2 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Cardiffcar 435.2 mi
8h 15m
£107–154
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
10h 37m
£251–381
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dundee to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
10h 43m
£149–261
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 53m
£82–216
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 20m
£94–190
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Brechin to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h
£103–293

Forfar to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

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9h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 449.4 mi
Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Cardiff Central via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Cardiff North Road via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bristol Bus Station in around 14h 18m.

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