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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Manchester is to bus and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs £75 - £210.

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 Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Forfar to Manchester?

The distance between Forfar and Manchester is 301 miles. The road distance is 279.6 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 33m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Manchester?

The best way to get from Forfar to Manchester is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Forfar to Manchester bus arrive?

Forfar to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 54m to drive from Forfar to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3611+ 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 Forfar to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 33m
£85–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 50m
£30–52
Drive 278 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Manchestercar 278 mi
4h 54m
£67–97
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 6m
£53–172
Train
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 / ...
7h 21m
£91–182
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
4h 46m
£76–206
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 30m
£68–171
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 55m
£120–275

Forfar to Manchester by bus and train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299.6 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Manchester Victoria via Bus Station, Dundee, Edinburgh Waverley, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 7h 21m.

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