The average bus between Forfar and Chester takes 20h 40m and the fastest bus takes 13h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forfar to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Forfar and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 20h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Chester. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Chester station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
Forfar to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Forfar to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Forfar and Chester is 384 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a bus from Council Offices to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 12h 2m.