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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Forfar is to train and bus via London which costs £80 - £150 and takes 13h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Forfar is to bus and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at The Cross via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station and Forum Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Dundee via Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Southampton to Forfar?

The distance between Southampton and Forfar is 426 miles. The road distance is 488.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Forfar without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs £180 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Southampton to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Forfar bus from?

Southampton to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Forfar train from?

Southampton to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Forfar?

The best way to get from Southampton to Forfar is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs £180 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 14h 28m.

Where does the Southampton to Forfar bus arrive?

Southampton to Forfar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Forfar train arrive?

Southampton to Forfar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Forfar is 489 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Southampton to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 537+ hotels available in Forfar.

Southampton to Forfar - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Forfar by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
5h 25m
Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 56m
£74–239
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
10h 37m
£188–299
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from George Street to Forfarbus
13h 8m
£82–143
Drive 485.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Forfarcar 485.8 mi
8h 26m
£121–174
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
6h 37m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
5h 56m
£116–315
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus
6h 45m
£87–335
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
7h 23m
£126–339
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
7h 6m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Haymarkettrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus Ember
11h 18m
£228–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
14h 28m
£82–145

Southampton to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

48Weekly Services

10h 37mAverage Duration

£188Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Forfar.

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Distance: 424 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to The Cross via Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Dundee, and Forum Centre in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to The Cross via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Forum Centre in around 14h 28m.

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