Visiting Forfar

Forfar is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Forfar?

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FAQs About Forfar

How Do I Get To Forfar?

Driving directions to Forfar:

  1. From Dundee: Take the A90 northbound for about 14 miles. Take the B9128 exit toward Forfar and continue on the road for about 2 miles until you reach Forfar.
  2. From Aberdeen: Take the A90 southbound for about 60 miles. Take the A932 exit toward Forfar/Kirriemuir and continue on the road for about 2 miles until you reach Forfar.
  3. From Edinburgh: Take the M90 northbound for about 40 miles. At junction 8, take the A91 exit to St Andrews/Cupar. Follow the A91 for about 5 miles, then turn left onto the B946. Continue on the road for 11 miles until you reach Forfar.

Rail directions to Forfar:

  1. The nearest train station to Forfar is Dundee. From there, take the X7 or X54 bus to Forfar, which takes about 30 minutes.
  2. You can also take a train to Arbroath and then take the X7 or X54 bus to Forfar, which takes about 45 minutes.

Other suggestions:

  • If you are coming from Glasgow, you can take the A9 and A90 for about 90 miles until you reach Forfar.
  • If you are visiting nearby landmarks such as Glamis Castle or Dundee, Forfar is only a short drive away and would make a great addition to your itinerary.

What's The Nearest Airport To Forfar?

The closest airport to Forfar is Dundee Airport, located approximately 19 miles away. Another nearby airport is Aberdeen International Airport, which is about 59 miles away.

If you are traveling from Dundee Airport, the suggested route is to take the A92 eastbound towards Dundee and then take the A90 north towards Forfar. The journey should take around 35 minutes, traffic dependent.

If you are traveling from Aberdeen International Airport, the suggested route is to take the A90 southbound towards Dundee and then take the A932 exit towards Forfar. The journey should take around 1 hour and 10 minutes, traffic dependent.

Where Is Forfar?

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