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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Chester is to bus and train via Glasgow which costs £45 - £150 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Forfar to Chester?

The distance between Forfar and Chester is 316 miles. The road distance is 300.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 55m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Forfar to Chester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Forfar to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Chester is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Forfar to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 55m
£91–157
Bus, train via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
9h 7m
£48–145
Drive 298.6 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Chestercar 298.6 mi
5h 15m
£74–107
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
7h 25m
£66–161
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
8h 16m
£104–217
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 24m
£92–213
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 International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 5m
£61–141
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 30m
£111–230
Bus, train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 40m
£143–309

Forfar to Chester by bus and train

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6h 55mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Chester.

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Distance: 314.2 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Chester via Bus Station, Dundee, Edinburgh Waverley, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 16m.

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