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 - £65 and takes 7h 36m.

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 £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 Grandale Street via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Forfar to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Forfar and Greater Manchester is 303 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 bus and train which takes 6h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 bus which takes 7h 36m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 39m.

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 3476+ 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 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 Lidl to Haymarket Stationbus E1
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 39m
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 Ukn30 / ...
7h 36m
£32–64
Drive 280 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Greater Manchestercar 280 mi
4h 53m
£69–99
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Erroll Streetbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
5h 14m
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 39m
£51–159
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 7m
£43–218
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
7h 32m
£78–198
Bus, train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Adelphibus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
7h 9m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forfar to Greater Manchester.

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Distance: 301.1 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Grandale Street via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, 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 39m.

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