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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Manchester is to bus via Glasgow which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Forfar to Manchester?

The distance between Forfar and Manchester is 301 miles. The road distance is 279.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Forfar to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Manchester bus from?

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

Where does the Forfar to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forfar to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Manchester is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Forfar to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3452+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Forfar to 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 StationE1
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 20m
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
6h 57m
£32–59
Drive 277.9 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Manchester277.9 mi
4h 51m
£69–99
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
4h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station171 / ...
10h 51m
£34–90
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
6h 24m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 16m
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
6h 40m

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

39Weekly Planes

2h 54mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forfar to Manchester.

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Distance: 299.3 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Shudehill Interchange via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 57m.

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