What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Horton Road via Seagate Bus Station, Glasgow and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Forfar and Greater Manchester is 294 miles. The road distance is 281.6 miles.

How do I travel from Forfar to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Greater Manchester bus from?

Forfar to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Forfar to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Greater Manchester is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Forfar to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3618+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Forfar to Greater Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 36m
£99–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 19m
£37–60
Drive 280 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Greater Manchestercar 280 mi
4h 56m
£70–101
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 37m
£60–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 56m
£87–156
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
8h 16m
£93–186
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
5h 17m
£83–188
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 18m
£71–156

Forfar to Greater Manchester by bus, foot, and train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester.

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Distance: 292.4 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Forfar to St Mary's via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Horton Road via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 8h 19m.

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