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 £40 - £65 and takes 11h 47m.

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.

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 Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

How far is it from Forfar to Chester?

The distance between Forfar and Chester is 315 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 53m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where does the Forfar to Chester bus arrive?

Forfar to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 1278+ hotels available in Chester.

Forfar to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 53m
£91–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 47m
£40–64
Drive 298.6 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Chestercar 298.6 mi
5h 15m
£73–105
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
£64–181
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
8h 42m
£104–188
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 22m
£92–233
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 New Street to Crewetrain
6h 19m
£63–170
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 New Street to Crewetrain
6h 44m
£115–274
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
8h 17m
£117–247
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 31m
£148–329

Forfar to Chester by bus and train

47Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Chester.

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Distance: 313.1 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

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 11h 47m.

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