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 £30 - £60 and takes 8h 40m.

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 53m and costs £70 - £110.

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 Grandale Street via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 37m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 Mill O Mains 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 37m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 40m.

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 53m to drive from Forfar to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3558+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to HaymarketDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 37m
£46–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
8h 40m
£32–59
Drive 280 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Greater Manchester280 mi
4h 53m
£71–102
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Ingliston Park & Ride
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
6h 37m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Haymarket StationE1
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 39m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arbroath to NewcastleAberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station172 / ...
10h 33m
£102–300
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Adelphi
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
5h 3m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Ingliston Park & Ride
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockport
7h 20m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Adelphi
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockport
7h 20m
Bus, train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Adelphi
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Station
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
7h 21m

Forfar to Greater Manchester by bus, foot, and train

52Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 292.5 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Lidl to St Mary's via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Grandale Street via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 8h 40m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.