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 £35 - £75 and takes 7h.

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 £85 - £230.

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 Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Forfar to Manchester?

The distance between Forfar and Manchester is 293 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 train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 38m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Manchester train from?

Forfar to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Manchester?

The best way to get from Forfar to Manchester is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 38m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h.

Where does the Forfar to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forfar to Manchester train arrive?

Forfar to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Manchester is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Forfar to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3660+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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Train via Edinburgh
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 38m
£98–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h
£38–75
Drive 277.9 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Manchestercar 277.9 mi
4h 53m
£68–98
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
£85–226
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 15m
£96–158
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 27m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 12m
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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 15m
£117–298

Forfar to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 291.6 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Manchester Oxford Road via Bus Station, Dundee, and Haymarket in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h.

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