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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 50m.

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 54m and costs £85 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Forfar to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Chester bus from?

Forfar to Chester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Mill O Mains station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Chester?

The best way to get from Forfar to Chester is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Forfar to Chester bus arrive?

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

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 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Chester. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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

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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 54m
£86–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
11h 50m
£38–62
Drive 298.6 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Chestercar 298.6 mi
5h 15m
£74–106
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 16m
£57–191
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 15m
£61–201
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
£80–227
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
£54–251
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
£101–349
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 28m
£122–320

Forfar to Chester by bus and train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314.2 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Chester Bus Interchange via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Chester via Bus Station, Dundee, Edinburgh Waverley, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 15m.

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